NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 63
Former Player Life Improvement Plan

Section 2(c)
Joint Replacements

The Joint Replacement benefit shall be continued under the FPLIP. Different levels of benefits are provided to eligible former players depending on whether they are covered by medical insurance.

(c)

Limitations. No benefits will be paid for revisions of prior procedures that replaced a joint. Bilateral procedures will not be available for former players who qualify for payment pursuant to Subsection 1(b) of this Article.