E45E595EA613040A872587DC007E6C6C Hearing Summary

Representative McCormick, co-prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1068, concerning Medicaid reimbursement for therapy using equine therapy. Subject to federal authorization and federal financial participation, on or after January 1, 2023, the bill makes Medicaid reimbursement available for therapy using equine movement when provided by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist.

Representative Lynch, co-prime bill sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Linda Crawford, representing the Colorado Occupational Therapy Association, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Cremonese, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Tiffany Province, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ashley Steinbach, representing The Arc Pikes Peak Region, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Caiti Peters, representing Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Heather McLaughlin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Adam Daurio, representing Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Representative McCormick and Representative Lynch gave final comments on the bill.

Committee members made comments on the bill.