college baseball injury, who pays the bills?

Most likely it's on you and him. Most schools require you to carry health insurance anyway and they may provide a secondary plan. But in large part, their policies will only pay if it was approved by the athletic department staff prior to services rendered.

You can try to call the athletic training staff, but I'm going to guess that it will be on you...

Going through this now with my son, but the injury occurred during the season and the training staff was involved right away. He needed a surgeon, but fortunately the university has a fine one affiliated with them, who we used. My insurance is primary, and the school's is secondary for what mine doesn't cover. In theory, I am told, we should not have to pay anything out of pocket.

I would agree with Bulldog and say you should contact the training staff and get approval from them, so things go smoothly.

Best of luck to your son!

When I was in college and running track back in the late 80s the athletes primary insurance was charged and the schools acted as secondary.  Back then we were not required to carry insurance but its now my understanding that they are making this a requirement now a days.  Check with the Athletic trainer at the school.  They should be able to provide some guidance for you.

Athlete's insurance first and School insurance second.

My suggestion is to contact the Athletic Dept or Trainers.  They most likely have a contact and a process surrounding this issue.  My son had a recent injury .  The school covered the cost when they sent him to their Doctors in town.  When we sent him to our Drs.,  we needed to provide EOB and bills to get reimbursed.  In that case, our primary insurance was used and third party insurance through the University covered the difference.  It has not been an expedient process to get reimbursed.

My son broke his hand on a line drive up the middle . School took care of all bills , sent him to hospital , set up appointment for hand specialist and took care of all aftercare . I was very happy with training staff , all doctors and he is back doing what he loves .

My son had an injury and required surgery while in college. They paid for everything, including physical therapy at home during that summer. He had a very good surgeon, and they paid even for his prescriptions .I am sure some depends on school and their financial situation. My son was at a PAC 12 school.

At my D3 school, provided the injury happened while an athlete and during competition/related to competition, they will pay anything that my primary doesn't cover.  I could choose my doctor, do it close to home, etc. so long as my primary covered some of it. Working with trainer is paramount.  I had a very expensive surgery 700 miles away from the school and haven't paid a dime.

The school has also covered the difference for a few bumps and bruises along the way, including a sinus infection and scratched cornea suffered while on road trips with the team.