Health
NFL and players association announce Behavioral Health Network for mental health assistance
The joint initiative will launch on September 1, offering confidential outpatient services to players and their families.
The short version
- The NFL and the NFL Players Association have announced the upcoming launch of the Behavioral Health Network on September 1.
- The initiative is designed to offer confidential outpatient mental health support to current and former players, as well as their eligible dependents.
- Services will be administered by Cigna Healthcare and will be provided with no fees, coinsurance, or visit limits.
Key facts
- The NFL and NFL Players Association will launch the Behavioral Health Network on September 1 to provide confidential outpatient mental health assistance.[Associated Press]
- The program functions as an enhancement to the NFL Player Insurance Plan and will be administered nationally by Cigna Healthcare across all NFL markets.[Associated Press]
- Eligible participants, including current and former players and their dependents, can access outpatient services through the network with no charge, no coinsurance fees, and no limits on the number of visits.[Associated Press]
- The network aims to simplify administrative hurdles by offering personalized assistance for provider searches, appointment availability, and benefit questions.[Associated Press]