The NBPA is proposing to use millions of dollars from its share of the explosion of television revenue to cover health care insurance costs for its former players.

The plan is estimated to cost between $10 million-$15 million a year and a vote on passage of the union's initiative is set for the NBPA's July 20 membership meeting in Las Vegas. 

The NBPA has been researching the names and addresses of the approximate 1,500 ex-living players and hoping to offer three separate health-care options to them, sources said.

Several players told Yahoo Sports that they're enthusiastic over the idea.