Venus Williams, aged 45, returned to professional tennis after a year and a half hiatus to secure her health insurance benefits under COBRA. She expressed the necessity of insurance due to ongoing medical treatment for uterine fibroids, a condition she has faced for 30 years. The Women's Tennis Association offers insurance plans for players, but eligibility requires meeting specific ranking and participation criteria in certain events. This situation has brought attention to the health care system in the U.S. and raised questions among fans.
I had to come back for the insurance, because they informed me this year that I'm on COBRA. So it's like, I got to get my benefits on.
I'm always at the doctor, so I need this insurance.
WTA players are offered insurance plans that provide global coverage for the tour's extensive travel requirements, but athletes need to meet certain requirements to qualify.
Player members that are eligible for such access to health insurance must be inside the rankings of 500 in singles or 175 in doubles.
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