Non-Permissible Expenses

MEDICAL EXPENSES CONSIDERED
NON-PERMISSIBLE BY IOWA STATE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

Any medical services such as consults, office visits, labs, xrays, MRIs, etc. received without a written referral from an athletic training staff member.
Any prescriptions (with the exception of authorized refills) filled without a written referral from an athletic training staff member.
Surgical expenses to treat a student-athlete's illness or injury that was not a result of practice for or participation in intercollegiate athletics at the institution.
Medical or hospital expenses incurred as a result of an injury while going to or from class or while participating in classroom requirements (i.e., physical education).
Emergency room visits that are not related to practice or competition.
Any condition that is related to an accident (automobile or other) outside sanctioned athletic participation (i.e., pickup games even though the activity may be related to athletes sport).
Surgery or treatment for any type of congenital disorder, illness, or any preexisting conditions (i.e., high school injury).
Immunizations required by the institution (Iowa State University) for enrollment into the university.
Dental work that you did not see an athletic trainer first and/or did not receive a referral. The Athletic Department is not responsible for dental problems resulting from poor personal hygiene or neglect. If you have a dental problem that is not the result of an athletic injury, you may be eligible for a fund supplied by the NCAA.