Former running back Clinton Portis is one of 10 retired players facing federal charges for allegedly filing fraudulent claims against the NFL's health care program.
"Ten former NFL players allegedly committed a brazen, multimillion-dollar fraud on a health care plan meant to help their former teammates and other retired players pay legitimate, out-of-pocket medical expenses," Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski said in a statement."Today's indictments underscore that, whoever you are, if you loot health care programs to line your own pockets, you will be held accountable by the Department of Justice.
Four players were arrested on Thursday morning, including McCune, Eubanks, Brown and Rogers, according toAssistant Attorney General Brian Benzkowski, centre, announces charges against 10 former NFL players.The players allegedly submitted fraudulent claims to the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan seeking reimbursement for expensive medical equipment, including hyperbaric oxygen chambers, cryotherapy machines and ultrasound devices.
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