NFL Total & Permanent Disability & Social Security Disability Claims
As covered by the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan you may be entitled to receive Total & Permanent Disability benefits. Please note that this is a level of disability that most players, fortunately, do not ever reach. If you are totally and permanently disabled, not only can we assist you with that claim, but we can also help you with your social security disability claim.
In fact, we will help you file your social security claim FIRST. Once we help you with your social security award, then we are able to move ahead and help you get your total and permanent disability award.
Below are some details regarding NFL Total & Permanent Disability claims taken directly from the NFLPA. If you have questions, and you probably will, just give us a call and we’ll give you the clear, concise answers you’re looking for.
Total and permanent disability falls under four categories:
Active Football
Benefit provided if you are disabled as a result of NFL football activities and shortly thereafter results in a total and permanent disability (unable to work at any occupation).
$250,000 per year, increasing to $265,000 effective January 1, 2016
Active Non-football
Benefit provided if your disability does not result from football activities but does arise while an active player and results in a total and permanent disability.
$150,000 per year, increasing to $165,000 effective January 1, 2016
Inactive A
Benefit provided for you if you are a vested player who becomes disabled from football activities and this results in a total and permanent disability before 15 years after your last Credited Season..
$120,000 per year, increasing to $135,000 effective January 1, 2016
Inactive B
Benefit provided for you if you are a vested player who becomes disabled from football activities and this results in a total and permanent disability after 15 years after your last Credited Season..
$50,000 per year, increasing to $60,000 effective January 1, 2016
If you have questions or would like to file a claim, please call us at 954-914-5293.