10 Former NFL Players Charged In Health Insurance Fraud Scheme

Former NFL players were charged with defrauding the league's health program by submitting false claims for medical equipment. The scheme involved exploiting the Gene Upshaw NFL player health reimbursement account plan, which was meant for retired players' medical expenses. The fraud, involving nearly $4 million in claims, was detected by the health insurance company, leading to arrests and indictments.

What were the former NFL players charged with in relation to the league's health program?

• Identity theft

• Money laundering

• Conspiracy, wire fraud, and health care fraud

• Tax evasion

What was the purpose of the Gene Upshaw NFL player health reimbursement account plan?

• To provide loans for retired players

• To offer tax-free reimbursement for uncovered medical expenses

• To fund new medical research

• To pay for players' travel expenses

Which of the following players was mentioned as being accused in the fraud case?

• Tom Brady

• Drew Brees

• Clinton Portis

• Peyton Manning

What types of medical equipment were falsely claimed by the players?

• MRI machines

• Hyperbaric oxygen chambers and cryotherapy machines

• CT scanners

• X-ray machines

How was the fraud scheme eventually uncovered?

• A whistleblower reported it

• The health insurance company detected abnormalities in claims

• Players confessed to the authorities

• A routine audit by the NFL