Understanding Workers Compensation Benefits and Filing Process
"Discover the state-mandated benefits for injured workers under the Workers Compensation program. Learn when and how to file your claim, avoiding restrictions on lifetime medical coverage and securing your entitlements. Get insights on evidence requirements and why timely filing is crucial to protect your rights as a player."
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NFLPA PAIR Program
What is Workers Compensation? 2 3/16/2025
Workers Compensation State mandated benefit for injured workers Tax free Money & Medical
What can I expect from workers comp $ Up to life-time medical Nothing If you do not file
When do I have to file Different for each player Varies from state to state Pennsylvania- 3 years New Jersey - 2 years California- 1 year Nevada- 10 days!
WORKERS COMPENSATION PANEL The NFLPA helps protect your players rights: NFLPA HAS A PANEL ATTORNEY IN EACH NFL CITY CONSULTATION AT NO COST 6 3/16/2025
WHERE TO FILE? Where Club is based Where injured Where contract is made
WHAT EVIDENCE DO YOU HAVE THAT YOU ARE HURT Game or practice film Medical records Did you tell your worker comp lawyer 8 3/16/2025
5 STATEMENTS YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO MAKE IF YOU FILES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION
5. Why does [fill in any player who filed] have lifetime medical coverage and I don t
4. What do you mean its too late? Every state has a statute of limitations, SOL (a period of time in which the you must file after the injury). If you do not file, you forever lose your benefits!
3. Why am I paying for medication and doctor visits out of my savings when I was injured playing football? Any player who fails to file.
2. There was never any chance I was going to get cut so I thought I did not have to file. I have never represented a player who was cut because they made a workers compensation claim. I have represented a lot of players who were cut when injured. Ben Boscolo Maryland and Virgina WC Panel Attorney
1. Would someone help me explain to my wife how I screwed up and didn t file my comp claim? Numerous players over the years
