88 Plan
88 Plan
Named for Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL legend John Mackey who wore jersey number 88 for the Baltimore Colts, the 88 Plan is the first program of its kind in this country. The 88 Plan provides retired players up to $88,000 per year for medical and custodial care resulting from dementia, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Funding for dementia research is also being provided. Almost $3 million has been distributed to suffering players and their families through this benefit.
The NFL Care plan includes disability, assisted living, joint repacement, spine treatment and prescrinption drug benefit.
