NFL Player Disability Benefit Claims: What You Need to Know

As a professional NFL player, you are at risk of sustaining injuries that can affect your career and livelihood. Injuries such as concussions, broken bones, and spinal cord injuries can leave you unable to play football and earn a living. Fortunately, the NFL provides a disability benefit plan for players who suffer career-ending injuries.

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to claiming NFL player disability benefits. We will discuss the requirements to qualify, the claims process, and the types of benefits available.

Requirements for Qualifying for NFL Player Disability Benefits

To qualify for disability benefits under the NFL player disability plan, you must meet the following requirements:

1. You must have suffered a football-related injury while playing in the NFL.
2. Your injury must have occurred while you were under contract to an NFL team.
3. You must have been unable to play football for at least six months as a result of your injury.
4. You must have been medically cleared by an NFL-approved physician before filing your disability claim.

If you are unable to work, you may file a disability claim with the NFL. If you meet these requirements, your claim for disability insurance benefits should be approved.

The Claims Process for NFL Player Disability Benefits

Filing a disability claim with the NFL can be a complex and time-consuming process. It is important to follow the proper procedures to ensure that your claim is processed correctly and promptly.

Here is a step-by-step guide to filing a disability claim with the NFL:

1. Notify your team’s medical staff of your injury as soon as possible.
2. Seek medical attention from an NFL-approved physician.
3. Obtain medical documentation to support your disability claim.
4. Complete the disability claim form provided by the NFL.
5. Submit your disability claim form and all supporting documentation to the NFL.

After you submit your disability claim, the NFL will review your claim and medical documentation. If your claim is approved, you will receive disability benefits from the NFL.

The Three Different Types of Disability Benefits

There are three types of disability benefits available for NFL players:

1. Total and permanent disability benefits,
2. Line-of-duty disability benefits, and
3. Neurocognitive disability benefits.

Total and Permanent Disability Benefits:

T&P disability benefits are available to NFL players who suffer a career-ending injury that prevents them from playing football. This type of benefit provides monthly payments based on the player’s disability rating.

A player’s rating is determined by the NFL’s retirement board. The retirement board evaluates the player’s medical records and assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the injury. The player also receives coverage for medical expenses related to the football-related injury.

Line of Duty Disability Benefits:

Line of duty disability benefits are available to NFL players who have sustained a permanent and disabling injury while playing football. This type of benefit provides monthly payments that are based on the player’s disability rating. The player also receives coverage for medical expenses related to the football-related injury.

Neurocognitive Disability Benefits:

Neurocognitive disability benefits are available to NFL players who have suffered a neurocognitive injury, such as a concussion or traumatic brain injury while playing football. This type of benefit provides monthly payments that are based on the player’s disability rating. The player also receives coverage for medical expenses related to the neurocognitive injury.

Benefits of NFL Player Disability Benefits

If your claim for NFL player disability benefits is approved, you can expect to receive the following benefits:

1. Tax-free monthly disability payments.
2. Coverage for medical expenses related to your football-related injury.
3. Life insurance coverage.

The amount of your disability payments depends on your disability rating, which is determined by the NFL’s retirement board. The retirement board will evaluate your medical records and assign a disability rating based on the severity of your injury.

Get Help with Your NFL Disability Claim

As an NFL player, your livelihood is at risk from injuries sustained while playing football. However, the NFL provides disability benefits to players who suffer career-ending injuries. Following the claim process outlined in this article can increase your chances of receiving disability benefits from the NFL.

We hope this article has provided you with valuable information on NFL player disability benefits claims. If you are having trouble getting your NFL disability benefits approved, contact our office to schedule a free case evaluation. We can help you:

1. Ensure your disability claim is properly classified and paid accordingly
2. Appeal a denied NFL disability claim
3. File a lawsuit

We help NFL athletes who were injured on the field or in practice get the disability benefits they deserve. If your disability claim has been misclassified or you have been denied benefits, don’t hesitate to contact us. Call us at 888-321-8131 or contact us online to discuss your case.