IL SB0311

Amends Illinois Insurance Code to require group and individual health insurance policies and managed care plans amended, delivered, issued, or renewed after the effective date to cover hippotherapy and therapeutic riding.

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.

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

Applies to health insurance coverage provided by state employees, counties, municipalities, school districts, and health maintenance organizations.