SB104

Require the reimbursement of therapy using equine movement through the state medicaid program.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota SB104 mandates reimbursement for therapy using equine movement through the state Medicaid program.

South Dakota SB104 requires the Department of Social Services to reimburse therapy using equine movement for Medicaid recipients. This therapy, facilitated by licensed physical, occupational, or speech-language pathologists, leverages horse-human interactions to achieve therapeutic goals. The bill mandates the Department of Social Services to submit a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by August 1, 2026, to implement this coverage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

5 Yea

RDRRR

2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Feb 4

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Feb 4

Senate

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 4

Senate

Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 9

Jan 21

Senate

First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 74