The Irish Judo Association (IJA) provides Personal Accident cover as part of your IJA membership. Below are the details of the coverage:
- Death: €25,000 (restricted to €10,000 for children under 16 or older if in full-time education)
- Loss of sight (one or both eyes): €25,000
- Loss of one or more limbs: €25,000
- Permanent total loss of speech: €25,000
- Permanent total loss of hearing:
- In one ear: €12,000
- In both ears: €25,000
- Permanent total disablement: €25,000
- Temporary total disablement: Not covered
- Temporary partial disablement: Not covered
- Medical expenses: Up to €2,500 (excess: €100)
(expenses of up to €500 for dental treatment provided that such expenses are incurred within 72 hours of the Accident)
- Physiotherapy: Up to €300 (excess: €50)
If you are injured while practicing judo & have medical expenses:
- Inform your Club Coach of your injury in the first instance on the day of injury.
- Consult your GP or medical consultant for advice on the required medical care.
- Pay for your medical expenses upfront.
- Request a claim form from the IJA by emailing admin@irishjudoassociation.ie.
- Submit the completed claim form to the insurance company for reimbursement of medical expenses related to the injury, within the benefit limits listed above.
Important Notes:
- IJA Licence must be valid and in date at the time of injury.
- If an IJA Licence is not valid and in date at time of injury, you are not covered.
- Your Club Coach must complete an Injury Report Form.
- Claims must be submitted within one year of the injury.
- The IJA does not handle claims directly, claims are handled by the IJA Insurance Broker
- The IJA does not liaise or communicate with doctors or hospitals.
- This coverage is not health insurance but Personal Accident cover, so it does not include a list of specific surgeries or treatments. The IJA Personal Accident Cover does not cover costs in public or private hospitals.
If you need further assistance or a claim form, please contact us at admin@irishjudoassociation.ie.