Repeals Medicaid Reimbursement for Equine Therapy
Summary
Colorado Governor signed HB1365 into law on April 2, 2026, eliminating Medicaid reimbursement for therapy using equine movement. The bill, sponsored by bipartisan legislators, also reduces the associated state appropriation. Healthcare providers offering equine therapy to Medicaid patients will no longer receive state reimbursement for these services.
What changed
HB1365 repeals Colorado's Medicaid reimbursement authorization for therapy utilizing equine movement. The legislation removes both the coverage mandate and the corresponding state appropriation for this therapeutic service. The bill passed during the 2026 Regular Session with bipartisan sponsorship.
Healthcare providers currently delivering equine therapy under Medicaid should immediately review their patient populations and revenue streams. Patients receiving this therapy may lose coverage and face out-of-pocket costs or need to transition to alternative treatments. Providers should communicate with patients about coverage changes and explore alternative funding sources or treatment options before the effective date.
What to do next
- Identify all Medicaid patients currently receiving equine therapy
- Notify affected patients of coverage termination and discuss alternative treatment options
- Review revenue impact and adjust service offerings accordingly
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1365 Signed by Governor HB1365 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
Repeal Medicaid Reimbursement for Equine Therapy
Concerning repealing medicaid reimbursement for therapy using equine movement, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1365
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Sponsors
Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
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2026-04-02 H Appropriations
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1969-12-31 Introduced
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