NFL Concussion Settlement

The NFL Concussion Settlement program went into effect in 2017 to resolve the NFL Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation, MDL No. 2323.

As the Claims Administrator in the NFL Concussion Settlement, BrownGreer oversees the intake, processing, and payment of claims for six different qualifying medical diagnoses. We established a network of Qualified MAF Physicians and coordinate with the Court and its Special Masters in implementing all aspects of the program. We became the Baseline Assessment Program (BAP) Administrator in 2023.

Since taking on the BAP Administrator role, BrownGreer has made significant improvements to the program, including new reporting and automated reminders that allow BAP providers to manage schedules for Retired Players and their counsel. This has resulted in reduced wait-times for appointments.

In its early days, the NFL Concussion Settlement was plagued with suspicions of potentially fraudulent claims. We implemented fraud prevention and detection processes that addressed these concerns, while assuring that payments are made to eligible claims. We continue to coordinate with local law enforcement officials and the Department of Justice regarding our findings of potential fraud and provide trial assistance as needed.

“We are constantly impressed by the strong work of BrownGreer as Claims Administrator. It must carefully, quickly, and transparently avoid both false positive and false negative determinations, while subject to significant public attention. We think it has fulfilled that charge.”

–Status Report of the Special Masters – Ten Year Report, 2025