IL SB1420

Requires group and individual accident and health insurance policies, and managed care plans amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date to provide coverage for hippotherapy and therapeutic riding for individuals with disabilities.

Defines hippotherapy as physical, occupational, or speech therapy prescribed by a physician and delivered by licensed therapists with a professional horse handler and therapy horse.

Defines therapeutic riding as horseback riding lessons adapted for individuals with disabilities, delivered by a professional horse handler and therapy horse.

Applies coverage requirements to state employee health benefits, county health insurance, municipal health insurance, school employee insurance, and health maintenance organizations.

Makes conforming amendments to the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971, Counties Code, Illinois Municipal Code, School Code, and Health Maintenance Organization Act to include hippotherapy and therapeutic riding coverage requirements.