FIVE THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU FINISH PLAYING IN THE NFL:

 

  1. Contact NFL Player Benefits to update contact information, confirm your Continuing Veteran coverage for the NFL Player Insurance Plan and confirm the benefits available to you through the Collectively Bargained Agreement. (800) 638-3186
  2. Activate your free NFLPA Former Player Membership (800) 372-2000
  3. Activate your free benefit with The Trust, powered by the NFLPA (Must have earned 2+ Credited Seasons in the NFL)
    https://playerstrust.com/contact-us
  4. If you plan to file for “Line of Duty Disability” with the NFL Benefits Office due to substantial disabling injuries as a result of NFL-football activities, be aware of the deadlines. Former Players with four (4) or less Credited Seasons must apply within 48 months after the last date under contract. Former Players with five (5) or more Credited Seasons have the number of years equal to their number of Credited Seasons earned to apply. (800) 638-3186
  5. If you plan to file for “Total & Permanent Disability” with the NFL Benefits Office as you unable to work due to a severe and permanent disability, be aware of the deadlines. For placement in the Active categories, eligible Former Players must apply within 18 months after last date under contract. Placement into the other categories is dependent on when your application is received. (800) 638-3186

DISCLAIMERS:

  • The information contained below is intended to be used as a guide as resources may have different eligibility and qualification rules and varying contribution amounts depending upon when the resource was established and other factors.
  • At times, the service provided, eligibility requirements, etc. may change for resources or the information contained below may become outdated. For the most up-to-date information on any resource, please call, email or visit the website listed for each service.
  • Most resources are earned and available upon request. However, some require an application to be submitted, reviewed and approved before obtaining.
  • If you have any questions or need additional assistance, contact us

Alcohol/Drugs Substance Abuse

American Addiction Centers

Lakeview Health Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Sober Living Fund
  • Organization: NFL Player Care Foundation
  • Service: Legends can stay up to three (3) months at a Sober Living facility to support the abstinence from substance and alcohol use after they have completed inpatient treatment and/or while they are participating in outpatient programs. The cap on this resource is $3,600.
  • Eligibility: 1 Credited Season or 2 Practice Squad Seasons
  • (917) 580-0499
  • nate.recknagel@nfl.com
Dental Lifeline Network

PFRPA Dental Plan - MetLife
  • Organization: Pro Football Retired Players Association
  • Service: 100% coverage on preventive dental services, 70% coverage on basic services, 50% coverage on major services, $25/year deductible and $3,000 calendar year maximum.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players (Retired before July 2013) & Spouses
  • (855) 497-6675
  • www.pfrpa.com/greater-good-fund.html#dental-plan

Disability Benefits & Plans

88 Plan
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Provides reimbursement of eligible expenses if you are diagnosed with Dementia, ALS or Parkinson’s. Up to $160,000 per year for reimbursement of expenses of in-patient care at an eligible institution and up to $140,000 per year for reimbursement of expenses of at-home care. Burial benefit up to $10,000.
  • Eligibility: Former Players with 4+ Credited Seasons pre-1993 or Former Players with 3+ Credited Seasons post-1993
  • (800) 638-3186
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Line of Duty Disability (LOD)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Provides support for Legends with substantial disabling injuries as a result of NFL-football activities. Former players with four (4) or less Credited Seasons must apply within 48 months after the last date under contract. Former players with five (5) or more Credited Seasons have the number of years equal to their number of Credited Seasons earned to apply.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players
  • (800) 638-3186
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Neurocognitive Disability (NC Benefit)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Provides support for Legends with mild to moderate brain impairments. Former Players with three (3) or more Credited Seasons can apply until they start receiving their Pension.
  • Eligibility: Former Players with 4+ Credited Seasons pre-1993 or Former Players with 3+ Credited Seasons post-1993 or Former Players with 2 or Less Credited Seasons Who Apply within 84 Months After Last NFL Contract
  • (800) 638-3186
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Social Security Administration
Total and Permanent Disability (T&P)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Provides support for Legends unable to work due to a severe and permanent disability. For placement in the Active categories, eligible former players must apply within 18 months after last date under contract. Placement into the other categories is dependent on when your application is received. The Disability Plan also provides benefits to your surviving spouse and/or children in the event of your death before you elect to receive your pension.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons)
  • (800) 638-3186
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com

Discounts | Wellness & Nutrition

Carnivor Protein

FitbiT

RPM

Umbo Mushrooms

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

National Sexual Violence Resource Center
  • Service: Provides information for online training, consent, safety information, and local resources
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.nsvrc.org/about-sexual-assault
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
  • Service: 24/7 sexual assault hotline that provides support to individuals during crisis, consultation services, and educational training
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • (800) 656-4673
  • www.rainn.org/
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Service: 24/7 hotline to support individuals experiencing domestic violence by identifying abuse, safety planning, legal aid, and providing community resources
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • Help Line: (800) 799-7233 or Text “START” to 88788
  • www.thehotline.org/
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  • Service: National network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • 988 or (800) 273-8255
  • www.988lifeline.org/
Cigna's NFL Work/Life Resources
  • Organization: Cigna
  • Service: Crisis intervention; Critical Incident Stress Management; Unlimited telephonic consultation; Referral to face-to-face or virtual Employee Assistance Program counseling services with a Cigna provider.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players & Anyone Living in Their Household
  • (866) 421-8628
  • my.cigna.com
Crisis Text Line
  • Service: A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • Text HOME to 741741
  • www.crisistextline.org
Medical Emergencies Call 911
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource.
  • 911
NFL Life Line
  • Organization: NFL Life Line
  • Service: 24/7 independent, confidential crisis intervention and mental health support from trained clinicians. Individuals can call the hotline or chat with a counselor online.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players & Their Family Members
  • (800) 506-0078
  • www.nfllifeline.org
United Way 2-1-1
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Mental health crisis and non-crisis help line for mental health, addiction, victims of domestic/sexual assault and assistance finding safe harbor.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • 211
  • www.211.org

Financial Assistance Organizations

Cigna's Community Support Program
  • Organization: Cigna
  • Service: Search service for local resources to assist individuals struggling to meet basic needs. (i.e. – food, housing, transportation, clothing)
  • Eligibility: All Former Players & Anyone Living in Their Household
  • (866) 421-8628
Federal Assistance
Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund
  • Organization: Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund
  • Service: Services include medical assistance, transportation costs for medical evaluations and surgeries, housing assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medication and coordination of services for food, automotive payments and childcare.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players
  • (847) 656-5486
  • www.gridirongreats.org
NFL Player Care Foundation Financial Assistance Grants
  • Organization: NFL Player Care Foundation
  • Service: Legends who are in need in any of the following areas can apply to the NFL Player Care Foundation for a Financial Assistance Grant – basic living expenses, shelter and housing, prescription drugs, medical equipment, joint replacement, medical treatments, nursing care and funeral expenses
  • Eligibility: 1 Credited Season or 2 Practice Squad Seasons
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 4
  • www.nflplayercare.com
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees Assistance Fund
  • Organization: Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • Service: Financial assistance available to Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees and their spouses.
  • Eligibility: Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrine
  • (330) 456-8207
  • www.profootballhof.com
Professional Athletes Foundation Financial Assistance Grants

Health Care Benefits/Discounts

Critical Care Benefit Program
Dedicated Hospital Network (DHN)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: A dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers in every NFL city offering Primary Medical Care and other services. The network is comprised of health systems selected by each NFL Club. Eligible Vested Former Players may seek treatment at any participating health system within the dedicated network. Services under this program are provided free of charge up to the Annual Maximums (where applicable) to eligible Vested Former Players and cover 100% of Preventive Care, up to $25,000 a year for Primary Medical Care (including certain orthopedic services) and up to $25,000 a year for Mental Health Services.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons) & Not Currently Under the NFL Player Insurance Plan
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 3
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Discount Prescription Drug Card
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Provides immediate discounts for prescription drugs at any pharmacy in the United States participating in the Card Provider’s network. You cannot use the Discount Drug Card for over-the-counter or nonprescription medication.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons) Former Players Who Are Not Covered Under the NFL Player Insurance Plan & Dependents
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 1
GoodRx Prescription Discount
  • Service: Prescription drug discount website and app that provides prescription drug cost comparison at local pharmacies.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.goodrx.com
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: The Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Plan was set up to help pay for health expenses after your NFL Player Insurance Plan 5-year Continuing Veteran coverage ends. The HRA was funded through NFL Club contributions made while you were an Active Player. You can use this account to cover a wide range of health expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and eligible dependents.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3 + Credited Seasons) & Not Currently Under the NFL Player Insurance Plan
  • (800) 501-7633
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Joint Replacement Program
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Up to $5,250 in reimbursement for knee, hip or shoulder replacement or the Birmingham joint or other approved resurfacing procedure for which you have not already received a benefit under the Plan. The benefit is only available for one procedure per joint.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons)
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 1
Neurological Benefit
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: NFL Player Benefits has contracted with top tier medical centers that have particular expertise to provide facilitated access, comprehensive, coordinated evaluation, and possibly treatment to Eligible Players. Each of these facilities has designated one of its top neurologists or neurosurgeons as a point of contact to coordinate and oversee all aspects of your treatment by a team of professionals. The Benefit does not provide funding, and none of the providers offer discounts.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons)
  • (800) 635-4625
NFL Healthcare Information
NFL Medicare Supplement Benefit
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: At age 65 or older, Legends are eligible to receive a monthly subsidy of up to $160 when in enrolling in a Medicare supplement policy available to Former Players through the Aon Retiree Health Exchange. Beginning on January 1, 2026, the monthly subsidy will increase to $200.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons) Former Players Who Are 65+ Years Old & Have Both Medicare Parts A and B Coverage
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 1
NFL Player Insurance Plan
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Vested Former Players and their eligible dependents receive the same health insurance coverage as active players for five (5) years post career at no cost, then have the option to purchase extended insurance coverage.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons) & Within 5 years of Last Date Under Contract
  • (800) 635-9671
  • www.mycigna.com
Quality Care Connect
Spine Treatment Benefit
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: NFL Player Benefits has contracted with top tier medical centers that have particular expertise to provide facilitated access, comprehensive, coordinated evaluation, and possibly treatment to Eligible Players. Each of these facilities has designated one of its top orthopedic surgeons as a point of contact to coordinate and oversee all aspects of your treatment by a team of professionals. The Benefit does not provide funding, and none of the providers offer discounts.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons)
  • (800) 635-4625
Supplemental Mental Health Benefit
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Supplemental coverage (up to the annual maximum per player) for outpatient behavioral health services, including psychiatry, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. Does not cover inpatient treatment, residential treatment or medications. Program works in conjunction with Cigna and Cigna providers. Eligible Former Players need not have Health Insurance.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • www.playerstrust.com/services/mental-health
Vested Inactive Life Insurance
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Life insurance of $40,000 for # of Credited Seasons that vested you and $2,000 for each additional Credited Season thereafter (max of $50,000). Available until the earlier of age 55 or when you start receiving your Pension.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons)
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 1
WellCard Savings
Working America Health Care
Cigna's Community Support Program
  • Service: Provides assistance to those who are struggling to meet basic needs. Assesses the bio-psycho-social-medical needs and identifies community resources to utilize such as transportation, rent, food, clothing, and routine medical equipment.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players & Anyone Living in Their Household
  • (866) 421-8628
Government Food Assistance
  • Service: Provides resources for immediate food assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, meal programs for children and seniors, and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) amongst other meal support information
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.usa.gov/food-help
Hunger Free America
  • Service: Connects callers with emergency food providers in their community, government assistance programs, and various social services to help individuals and families obtain food.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • 1-866-3-HUNGRY
  • www.hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/usda-national-hunger-hotline
Lifeline
  • Service: A federal benefit that lowers the cost of monthly phone and/or internet services.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.lifelinesupport.org/
Q Link Wireless
  • Service: Provides millions of Americans with free wireless service every month. Through this Affordable Connectivity Program, Q Link Wireless provides free Talk & Text plus Data to eligible Americans.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.qlinkwireless.com/
U.S. Development of Housing and Urban Development
  • Service: Provides resources for homeownership, rent relief, local public housing, and rental assistance amongst other basic housing needs
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.hud.gov
United Way 2-1-1
  • Service: Mental health crisis and non-crisis help line for mental health, addiction, victims of domestic/sexual assault and assistance finding safe harbor
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.211.org/

Medical Care Services

Cancer Guardian

 

Critical Care Benefit Program
Dedicated Hospital Network
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: A dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers in every NFL city offering Primary Medical Care and other services. The network is comprised of health systems selected by each NFL Club. Eligible Vested Former Players may seek treatment at any participating health system within the dedicated network. Services under this program are provided free of charge up to the Annual Maximums (where applicable) to eligible Vested Former Players and cover 100% of Preventive Care, up to $25,000 a year for Primary Medical Care (including certain orthopedic services) and up to $25,000 a year for Mental Health Services.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3 + Credited Seasons) & Not Currently Under the NFL Player Insurance Plan
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 3
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Doctor On Demand

LabCorp

Professional Athlete Care Team
  • Service: A care model designed to meet needs of former professional athletes that provides services like neurological evaluations, transition/family counseling, orthopedic and brain imaging, blood work, physical and occupational therapy evaluation, dietary consultation, and evaluations for cardiology, urology, ophthalmology, hearing and balance, ENT, and speech language.
  • (504) 988-5263
  • www.tulanehealthcare.com/service/professional-athlete-care-team
Healthy Body & Mind Screening
Living Heart Foundation
Brain & Body Assessment

Mental Health Resources

Cigna's NFL Work/Life Resources
  • Organization: Cigna
  • Service: Unlimited, confidential 30-minute telephonic consultation with a licensed clinician. Plus, an additional counseling resource offers 8 face-to-face or virtual visits per year per topic of concern, with an in-network Cigna provider at no cost to you. There is no out-of-network benefits unless preauthorized by a Cigna NFL advocate.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players & Anyone Living in Their Household
  • (866) 421-8628
  • www.mycigna.com
Dedicated Hosiptal Network (DHN)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: A dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers in every NFL city offering Primary Medical Care and other services. The network is comprised of health systems selected by each NFL Club. Eligible Vested Former Players may seek treatment at any participating health system within the dedicated network. Services under this program are provided free of charge up to the Annual Maximums (where applicable) to eligible Vested Former Players and cover 100% of Preventive Care, up to $25,000 a year for Primary Medical Care (including certain orthopedic services) and up to $25,000 a year for Mental Health Services.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3 + Credited Seasons) & Not Currently Under the NFL Player Insurance Plan
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 3
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
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Enhanced Assessment & Counseling
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Two (2) free visits with a psychiatrist per Plan year for the assessment, counseling and potential referral for further treatment.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons)
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 1
Headspace App
  • Organization: NFL Legends Community
  • Service: Headspace is a mobile app and online resource that offers guided meditations, animations, articles and videos, with the goal of improving your health and happiness. Legends are eligible for a free annual subscription.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players
  • work.headspace.com/nfl/member-enroll
Lakeview Health Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Mental Health America
  • Service: Online mental health screenings where individuals receive immediate results, education, resources, and links to affiliates
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • (800) 969-6642
  • www.mhanational.org
National Alliance of Mental Illness
  • Service: The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • (703) 524-7600
  • www.nami.org
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
  • Service: Provides information for online training, consent, safety information, and local resources
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.nsvrc.org/about-sexual-assault
NFL Life Line - Wellness Screening
  • Organization: NFL Life Line
  • Service: Confidential online tool using psychometrically validated self-report measures assessing the following dimensions: Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Alcohol Abuse, and Drug Abuse.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players & Their Family Members
  • (800) 506-0078
  • www.nfllifeline.org/wellness-check/
PAUSE
Postpartum Support International
  • Service: Provides information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Beneficial for individuals or partners experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression or psychosis.
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • (800) 944-4733
  • www.postpartum.net/
Psych Hub
  • Organization: NFL Legends Community
  • Service: A multimedia platform featuring a wide variety of content focusing on mental health related topics. Included are guides on mindfulness and other mental health practices, short animated videos about mental health conditions, podcasts filled with wisdom from experts in the field, and interactive courses to dig deeper on specific areas.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players
  • https://app.psychhub.com/signup/nfl_nflpa
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
  • Service: 24/7 sexual assault hotline that provides support to individuals during crisis, consultation services, and educational training
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • (800) 656-4673
  • www.rainn.org/
Supplemental Mental Health Benefit
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Supplemental coverage (up to the annual maximum per player) for outpatient behavioral health services, including psychiatry, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. Does not cover inpatient treatment, residential treatment or medications. Program works in conjunction with Cigna and Cigna providers. Eligible Former Players need not have Health Insurance.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • www.playerstrust.com/services/mental-health
The Menninger Clinic
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Service: 24/7 hotline to support individuals experiencing domestic violence by identifying abuse, safety planning, legal aid, and providing community resources
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • Help Line: (800) 799-7233 or Text “START” to 88788
  • www.thehotline.org/

Physical Therapy

Dedicated Hospital Network (DHN)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: A dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers in every NFL city offering Primary Medical Care and other services. The network is comprised of health systems selected by each NFL Club. Eligible Vested Former Players may seek treatment at any participating health system within the dedicated network. Services under this program are provided free of charge up to the Annual Maximums (where applicable) to eligible Vested Former Players and cover 100% of Preventive Care, up to $25,000 a year for Primary Medical Care (including certain orthopedic services) and up to $25,000 a year for Mental Health Services.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3 + Credited Seasons) & Not Currently Under the NFL Player Insurance Plan
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 3
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Exos
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Services include group fitness programs, customized health and performance assessments, physical therapy, performance training, comprehensive health and nutrition education, counseling, and planning and personalized physical fitness; life and fitness roadmap; and comprehensive nutrition and health education.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • www.playerstrust.com/about/our-partners/exos
Exos Pain Management Programs
House of Athlete
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Addresses mindset, performance, recovery, and nutrition that will lead to a healthy post-NFL lifestyle. Services include group fitness programs, customized health and performance assessments, physical therapy, performance training, comprehensive health and nutrition education, counseling and planning, and personalized physical fitness; life and fitness roadmap.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • www.playerstrust.com/about/our-partners/hoa

Skilled Nursing & Retirement Communities

A Place For Mom
  • Service: National search service for assisted living facilities, memory care, senior independent living, and retirement communities
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • (866) 518-0936
  • www.aplaceformom.com
Amada Senior Care
Cigna's NFL Work/Life Resources
  • Organization: Cigna
  • Service: Resources and referrals for home health agencies, assisted living facilities, social and recreational programs, and long-distance caregiving.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players & Anyone Living in Their Household
  • (866) 421-8628
  • www.mycigna.com
Silverado
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: Provides special discounts and priority access to Eligible Former Players for Assisted Living needs. Silverado focuses on care for residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory impairing diseases and has communities in Arizona, California, Texas and Utah.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3+ Credited Seasons)
  • (888) 328-5400
  • www.silverado.com/

Sleep

Dedicated Hospital Network (DHN)
  • Organization: NFL Player Benefits
  • Service: A dedicated network of high-quality medical care providers in every NFL city offering Primary Medical Care and other services. The network is comprised of health systems selected by each NFL Club. Eligible Vested Former Players may seek treatment at any participating health system within the dedicated network. Services under this program are provided free of charge up to the Annual Maximums (where applicable) to eligible Vested Former Players and cover 100% of Preventive Care, up to $25,000 a year for Primary Medical Care (including certain orthopedic services) and up to $25,000 a year for Mental Health Services.
  • Eligibility: Vested (3 + Credited Seasons) & Not Currently Under the NFL Player Insurance Plan
  • (800) 635-4625, prompt 3
  • www.nflplayerbenefits.com
Sleep Foundation
  • Service: Provides education and information on sleep disorders, why/how to get evaluated and offers a national search engine for sleep professionals in your local area
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.sleepfoundation.org

Transition Support

Activate NFLPA Former Player Membership
Activate Trust Membership
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: The Trust is an earned benefit available to all former NFL players with at least two credited seasons in The League and assist in taking charge of your health, career, finances, education and continued growth
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • https://playerstrust.com/enroll
Life Beyond the Game
  • Organization: NFL Player Engagement
  • Service: Provides Legends with resources to tackle life after football. Trained Transition Coaches — NFL Legends who serve as a resource to fellow players — offer guidance and support, and Legends and their families can access networking events and professional resources focusing on personal finance, health and wellness, career development and more.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players
  • operations.nfl.com/inside-football-ops/players-legends/nfl-legends-community/nfl-legends-programs/
Transition Coaches

Vision Benefits

PFRPA Vision Plan - VSP Vision Care
  • Organization: Pro Football Retired Players Association
  • Service: Legends who retired from the NFL by July 2013 are eligible for free vision care for themselves and their spouse. Vision plan coverage includes an eye exam and one pair of prescription glasses or annual supply of contact lenses each year.
  • Eligibility: All Former Players (Retired before July 2013) & Spouses
  • (855) 497-6675
  • www.pfrpa.com/greater-good-fund.html#vision-plan
National Eye Institute
  • Service: Offers programs and services for free or low-cost eye exams and eyeglasses amongst of other benefits
  • Eligibility: This is a National Resource
  • www.nei.nih.gov/low-cost-eye-care

Wellness & Nutrition

DDP Yoga

EXOS
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Services include group fitness programs, customized health and performance assessments, physical therapy, performance training, comprehensive health and nutrition education, counseling, and planning and personalized physical fitness; life and fitness roadmap; and comprehensive nutrition and health education.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • www.playerstrust.com/about/our-partners/exos
Exos Intensive Restoration & Training
Exos Pain Management Program
Exos Remote Coaching Solution
House of Athlete
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Addresses mindset, performance, recovery, and nutrition that will lead to a healthy post-NFL lifestyle. Services include group fitness programs, customized health and performance assessments, physical therapy, performance training, comprehensive health and nutrition education, counseling and planning, and personalized physical fitness; life and fitness roadmap.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • www.playerstrust.com/about/our-partners/hoa
The Breakfast Club
US Cryotherapy

Weight Watchers Reimagined
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Reach your wellness goals to lose weight, eat healthier, and/or develop a more positive mindset. Membership includes access to dedicated wellness coaching and an exclusive coach-led former player forum – and separate forum for spouses/domestic partners.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons & Spouse/Domestic Partner
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • www.playerstrust.com/about/our-partners/ww
YMCA - 2+ Credited Seasons
  • Organization: The Trust
  • Service: Free annual individual or family membership at any participating YMCA of the USA location – with the exception of a few specific metropolitan locations. Receive access to full service facilities that include an array of features such as swimming, cardio and weight equipment, basketball and volleyball courts and more.
  • Eligibility: 2+ Credited Seasons
  • (866) 725-0063
  • info@playerstrust.com
  • https://playerstrust.com/about/our-partners/ymca
YMCA - Less than 2 Credited Seasons
  • Organization: NFLPA
  • Service: Free annual individual or family membership at any participating YMCA of the USA location – with the exception of a few specific metropolitan locations. Receive access to full service facilities that include an array of features such as swimming, cardio and weight equipment, basketball and volleyball courts and more.
  • Eligibility: Less than 2 Credited Seasons
  • (833) 236-7637
  • formerplayers@nflpa.com
  • www.nflpa.com/former-players

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