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Universities back bill letting public four‑year boards buy insurance for student athletes; proponents say it could stabilize medical costs
Summary
Senate Bill 5158 would allow governing boards of public four‑year institutions to make available and pay for insurance covering intercollegiate student athletes, including post‑eligibility care for athletics‑related injuries. University witnesses said the change could reduce out‑of‑pocket volatility and cover uninsured student athletes' care.
Senate Bill 5158, which would allow governing boards of public four‑year institutions to make available and pay the cost of insurance for intercollegiate student athletes, was briefed and supported by witnesses from the University of Washington and Washington State University.
Ben Omdahl, staff counsel, briefed the bill and described current state law allowing governing boards to make available certain insurance types to students and trustees, and noted a 2024 NCAA policy requiring member…
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