Repeals Medicaid reimbursement for equine therapy and adjusts appropriations for 2026-27.

The bill repeals the provision allowing Medicaid reimbursement for therapy using equine movement, provided by licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, or certified speech-language pathologists. It also reduces the 2026-27 appropriation to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing by $181,514. The changes take effect upon passage, with the appropriation adjustment contingent on the annual general appropriation act for the 2026-27 state fiscal year.

Repeals Medicaid reimbursement for equine therapy and adjusts appropriations for 2026-27.

The bill repeals the provision allowing Medicaid reimbursement for therapy using equine movement, provided by licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, or certified speech-language pathologists. It also reduces the 2026-27 appropriation to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing by $181,514. The changes take effect upon passage, with the appropriation adjustment contingent on the annual general appropriation act for the 2026-27 state fiscal year.