South Dakota's Medicaid program will now cover equine therapy—treatment that uses horses and human-horse interactions to help patients achieve therapeutic goals—when provided by licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech-language pathologists. The Department of Social Services must submit paperwork to federal Medicare and Medicaid officials by August 1, 2026, to get approval for this new coverage.
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Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2. S.J. 9
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 74
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-025
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-003
cosponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-026
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-034
Liz Larson
cosponsor · Sen
D
Dist. SD-010
cosponsor · Rep
D
Dist. HD-032
Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Deferred to the 41st legislative day