NFL & NFLPA Launch Behavioral Health Network For Current & Former Players

The National Football League (NFL) and National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) launched a nationwide behavioral health network;(BHN);on September 1, 2026. The initiative will provide unlimited outpatient mental health services with no coinsurance or copayment requirements for;eligible current and former players and their eligible;dependents. ;;

The BHN enhances existing behavioral health coverage available through the NFL Player Insurance Plan rather than replacing it. Participants are not required to use BHN health care professionals and can continue receiving care from their preferred health care professionals. Previous;plans covered the cost of . . .