NFL Player Mental Health Benefits through CIGNA Behavioral Health Netwoork

The Trust’s Supplemental Mental Health Benefit (SMHB) was created to guarantee that mental healthcare remains accessible, continuous, and zero-cost for eligible current and former players.Whether you are navigating the physical and mental demands of an active season, adjusting to retirement, or seeking family and relational support, the SMHB combined with Cigna/Evernorth ensures your sessions are covered at 100%.

Working with a provider who understands the professional sports ecosystem means you don't have to waste time explaining the culture.

1. Culturally Competent Care: Deep understanding of the specific dynamics, pressures, and privacy demands of current and former NFL athletes.
2. Direct Billing: We handle the insurance and benefit claims through Cigna, Evernorth, and The Trust directly—no surprise bills or confusing paperwork for you.
3. Dedicated Support for Dependents: Your spouse and eligible family members are equally covered and encouraged to utilize these services.

Navigating elite competition, career transitions, and the demands of life off the field requires mental clarity and dedicated support. Through the NFL and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Behavioral Health Network—administered by Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth—active players, former players, and their eligible dependents have access to confidential, high-quality outpatient mental health services.

• Life After Football & Transition Support: Managing identity shifts, career pivots, and life post-NFL.
• Stress, Anxiety & Mood Management: Strategies for high-pressure environments, media scrutiny, and daily stressors.
• Family & Relationship Counseling: Support for spouses, partners, and dependents navigating the athlete lifestyle.
• Trauma & Executive Functioning: Processing physical toll, concussion recovery stress, and cognitive health.

The NFL, NFLPA, and Cigna Healthcare have removed financial barriers so you can prioritize your mental health seamlessly.

• 100% Covered Care for outpatient mental health counseling at $0 out-of-pocket cost.
• Unlimited Sessions through your Cigna/Evernorth benefits and The Trust’s Supplemental Mental Health Benefit (SMHB).
• In-Network & Out-of-Network Access to providers (in Texas).
• Complete Confidentiality: Private, confidential sessions independent of team operations and executive visibility.

Getting started is simple, private, and fast.

1. Reach Out: Fill out our secure, confidential contact form below or call our private line.
2. Verify Benefits: We quietly verify your Cigna/Evernorth or SMHB coverage on our end.
3. Begin Counseling: Schedule your initial confidential intake—either virtually or in-person—at a time that works for you.

NFL Professional Athletes Foundation https://www.yourpaf.com/

https://nflpa.com/active-players

https://nflpa.com/former-players

NFL Player Care Foundation https://pcfbodyandmind.com/

The Players Trust

https://playerstrust.com/services/mental-health/supplemental-mental-health-benefit

CIGNA

https://insights.cignahealthcare.com/employers/hub/articles/nfl-health-and-wellness