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NBA Players Association announces it will fund health insurance for retired players
NBA Players Association announces it will fund health insurance for retired players
ON Wednesday, the NBA Players Association (NBPA) announced a major policy update for members past and present: funded health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of service in the league.NBPA president and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul called the move "unprecedented":"The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in our league today recognise that we're only in this position because of the hard work and dedication of the men who came before us," the nine-time All-Star said in a statement."It's important that we take care of our entire extended NBA family, and I'm proud of my fellow players for taking this unprecedented step to ensure the health and wellbeing of our predecessors."The decision to institute this new policy was the result of a unanimous vote during the NBPA's summer meeting at the end of June.
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NBA Players Association launches health insurance program for retired players
NBA Players Association launches health insurance program for retired players
Retired players with between three and six years of service but who are not yet eligible for Medicare would be provided a plan that includes medical, hospital and prescription drug coverage—the plan also features modest out-of-pocket costs for deductibles and co-paysRetirees with between seven and nine years of service would be offered the same coverage, but with even lower out-of-pocket costsThose former players with at least 10 years of service would be offered the same coverage as with the above group (the seven-to-nine years of service retirees), with coverage for their entire familyRetired players with three to nine years of service who are eligible for Medicare would be offered a $0 deductible and $0 co-pay plan with a low-cost prescription drug planThose Medicare-eligible retirees with at least 10 years of service will receive similar coverage as above, as well as for their spousesThe NBA Player Association (NBPA) announced Wednesday that funded health insurance would be given to all retired players with at least three years of service in the league."The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in our league today recognize that we're only in this position because of the hard work and dedication of the men who came before us," said NBPA president and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul in a statement."It's important that we take care of our entire extended NBA family, and I'm proud of my fellow players for taking this unprecedented step to ensure the health and well-being of our predecessors.
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Players union to fund health care for retired NBA players
Players union to fund health care for retired NBA players
Retired NBA players with at least three years of service time in the league will receive health insurance funded by the National Basketball Players Association.The NBPA voted unanimously to approve the measure, one it touted as "the first of its kind among North American professional sports.""The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in our league today recognize that we're only in this position because of the hard work and dedication of the men who came before us," NBPA president Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers said."It's important that we take care of our entire extended NBA family, and I'm proud of my fellow players for taking this unprecedented step to ensure the health and well-being of our predecessors.
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