The topic of benefits provided to student-athletes consumes sports media today. In these discussions, injuries and insurance are regularly brought up. Unfortunately, the insurance programs currently provided are often reported inaccurately or not at all. The NCAA sponsors various insurance programs benefiting student-athletes participating at member institutions. These robust insurance programs are detailed within.

In addition, various resources are available to member institutions intended to aid in the certification of insurance and compliance with NCAA student-athlete medical insurance legislation. Resources are also available for institutions to consider as effective practices for managing student-athlete insurance.

NCAA Student-Athlete Medical Insurance Legislation

• NCAA Student-Athlete Medical Insurance Legislation
• Membership Resources for Student-Athlete Insurance Certification

NCAA Student-Athlete Insurance Programs

• NCAA Catastrophic Injury Insurance Program
• NCAA Exceptional Student-Athlete Disability Insurance Program
• NCAA Group Basic Accident Medical Program

Insurance Resources

• Basic Accident Insurance 101 – Terminology
• Considerations for Selecting an Insurance Representative
• Effective Practices for Managing Student-Athlete Insurance
• Cheerleading Risk Management and Insurance Information
• Loss-of-Value Insurance Information
• Conference Insurance Considerations