Packers and Health Insurance Tug-of-War | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

The Green Bay Packers are caught in a fierce legal battle over Wisconsin’s Sports Broadcasting Act, which centers on who gets health insurance — players, former players, and even non-player staff. Active players and their families are covered by team-funded insurance, with former players earning up to five years of free coverage after three years of service, and an extended COBRA-like option after five years. A 19-year-old case involving punter Josh Bidwell, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer before making the roster, underscores the life-or-death stakes of this coverage — he recovered…