FOOTHILL-DEANZA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
INSURANCE INFORMATION, CONSENT & RELEASE FORM
Each Student-Athlete must read, complete, sign and submit this form to the Athletic Trainer. This Form must be received by the Athletic Training
Department prior to participation in any intercollegiate sport activities.
Consent to Treatment
In the event of injury, which occurs during participation in or practice of athletic events or while being transported to or from the
site of the contest, I voluntarily authorize the rendering of such care, including diagnostic, testing, medical treatment and
admission to any medical facility designated and authorized by Foothill-DeAnza Community College District’s Athletic Training
Department, approved Medical Staff or their designees. I acknowledge that no guarantees have been made as to the effect of
such examination or treatment on my condition or the condition of the person for whom I am duly authorized to sign. I
understand that I have the right to make decisions concerning my health care or the health care of the person for whom I am
duly authorized to make such decisions, including the right to refuse medical and surgical procedures. I also understand the
final decision on whether I may continue to participate rests solely with Foothill-DeAnza Community College District’s Athletic
Training Department and its approved Medical Staff.
Consent to Using Personal Medical Insurance
I am aware my personal medical insurance or that of my parents or legal guardian (“Primary Insurance”) will be utilized to cover
medical expenses incurred in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of any athletic related injury or illness. As required, I
provided the completed “Record of Other Insurance Form” containing my personal medical insurance information to
Foothill-DeAnza Community College District’s Athletic Training Department staff prior to participation of any kind in an
intercollegiate sport. Foothill-DeAnza Community College District’ is NOT responsible for any expenses or balances after my
personal medical insurance has paid. Foothill-DeAnza Community College District carries an Excess Accident Medical
Insurance Plan that is secondary insurance coverage to assist in considering medical expenses that may not covered by my
Primary Insurance plan.
Release of Information
I understand that as a student-athlete, my medical records and health information will be kept confidential in accordance with the
Family Education Records Privacy Act (20 USC 1232g) (FERPA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 (HIPAA). I give my authorization for the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District’s Athletic Department, administrators,
coaches and staff, including Athletic Trainers, Media Relations, Public Relations, and Team Physicians and/or any of my health
care providers, to release information regarding my medical and/or psychiatric history, record of injury, surgery, rehabilitation
results and/or any other medical health information. I authorize the release this information to:
1. Any health sickness and accident insurance carrier, workman’s compensation, or agency (social welfare, governmental)
which is legally responsible, or which Foothill-DeAnza Community College District has good cause to believe is legally
responsible for all or any part of the medical charges and/or professional fees due to any athletic related injury or illness;
and
2. Physicians, health care facilities or other medical providers rendering or evaluating me/the patient for medical care.
This consent may be revoked at any time by notifying
Foothill-DeAnza Community College District in
writing
, except to the extent that action has already been taken by the patient/duly authorized agent.
Financial Responsibility & Guarantee of Payment
I have reviewed and fully understand the “Insurance Coverage for Accidental Injury-related Medical Expenses” and the “Excess
/ Secondary Claims Process” information on the “INSURANCE INFORMATION, CONSENT & RELEASE FORM”. I also fully
understand and acknowledge that certain limitations and exclusions apply to Foothill-DeAnza Community College District’s
Excess Accident Medical Insurance Plan. I understand I am responsible for any deductibles, copayments, coinsurance and/or
other non-covered medical expenses or charges resulting from medical services rendered that are not covered by my personal
medical insurance or Foothill-DeAnza Community College District’s Excess Accident Medical Insurance Plan.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED
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PRINT - Student-Athlete Name SIGNATURE - Student-Athlete Date
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PRINT - Patient Name (same as above) SIGNATURE - Patient (same as above) Date
________________________ ___________________________ _____________________
PRINT - Parent/Guardian Name SIGNATURE - Parent/Guardian Date
(if under 18 years old)
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