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NCAA to provide 2 years of post-eligibility injury coverage starting in 2024

A general view of the the NCAA logo prior to the NCAA Division I Mens Lacrosse Championship between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Duke Blue Devils at Lincoln Financial Field on May 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Overview

  • The NCAA will offer 2 years of injury coverage to college athletes after they finish competing, starting on August 1, 2024.
  • The coverage will apply to athletes at all NCAA divisions and cover injuries sustained while playing college sports.
  • The projected annual premium is $26 million, with a $90,000 limit per injury and no deductible.
  • Mental health care related to documented injuries will be included in limited coverage.
  • This new coverage will be secondary to athletes' other insurance policies.