Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Title 38
Chapter 4 - EVENT REQUIREMENTS
Section 38-4-003 - MEDICAL INSURANCE AND DEATH BENEFIT

003.01 No promoter may promote, organize, produce, or participate in a professional boxing bout, professional kickboxing bout, professional bare-knuckle boxing bout, or amateur or professional MMA bout in the state of Nebraska without providing health insurance for injuries sustained in the bout. The Benefit Period under the policy will be a minimum of 52 weeks from the date of the injury. Except for bare-knuckle boxing events, the insurance coverage must provide for reimbursement to the licensed contestant for medical, surgical, and hospital care, with a minimum medical benefit of $10,000 for injuries sustained while participating in any bout operated under the control of the licensee. Bare-knuckle boxing insurance coverage must provide for reimbursement to the licensed contestant for medical, surgical, and hospital care, with a minimum medical benefit of $20,000 for injuries sustained while participating in any bout operated under the control of the licensee.

003.02 The coverage must provide for a contestant's medical expenses incurred for a minimum of 52 weeks from the date of the injury, provided that a physician indicates that the injuries are a result of the contestant's participation in the covered event. The first expense must be incurred within seven (7) days after the date of the injury. The coverage will include, but is not limited to, direct expenses of medical and surgical treatment, radiology, emergency aid, and ambulance service to the nearest hospital, dental treatment of sound natural teeth, prescription drugs and medicines, operations and physical therapy, orthopedic appliances necessary to promote healing, hospital care and service in semi-private accommodations, or treatment at an outpatient facility for care arising directly from injuries incurred during an event approved by the Commissioner.

003.03 The promoter will be responsible for paying any deductible amounts. The schedule of benefits and a copy of the policy must be on file with the Commission prior to the issuance of an event permit. The Commission may, in its discretion, increase the amount of minimum limits.

003.04 The promoter will provide a minimum death benefit in the amount of $10,000 for each professional boxer, professional bare-knuckle boxer, professional kickboxer, or amateur and professional MMA contestant. A copy of the policy must be on file with the Commission prior to the issuance of an event permit for a scheduled event.

003.05 The insurance provisions and requirements contained in these rules and regulations cannot be waived by any contestant or licensee.