When will Optum start covering alternative therapies for PTSD, such as Equine Therapy? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-will-optum-start-covering-alternative-therapies-for-ptsd-such-as-equine-therapy <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a disabled Veteran who owns and operates a Therapeutic Horsemanship program for those affected by PTSD. This therapy was part of the VA spending plan, but it is only accessible through the Adaptive Sport Grant. Mental Health is not a sport, so why would Optum Care not cover this therapy? Therapeutic horsemanship programs are available across the US and the majority of them rely on grants and donations. If a program does not receive a grant, then their program is at risk, as are the Veterans who rely on the program to help them heal. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:49:37 -0400 When will Optum start covering alternative therapies for PTSD, such as Equine Therapy? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-will-optum-start-covering-alternative-therapies-for-ptsd-such-as-equine-therapy <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a disabled Veteran who owns and operates a Therapeutic Horsemanship program for those affected by PTSD. This therapy was part of the VA spending plan, but it is only accessible through the Adaptive Sport Grant. Mental Health is not a sport, so why would Optum Care not cover this therapy? Therapeutic horsemanship programs are available across the US and the majority of them rely on grants and donations. If a program does not receive a grant, then their program is at risk, as are the Veterans who rely on the program to help them heal. SSgt Kim Slininger Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:49:37 -0400 2020-09-30T19:49:37-04:00 Response by GySgt Gary Cordeiro made Sep 30 at 2020 9:28 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-will-optum-start-covering-alternative-therapies-for-ptsd-such-as-equine-therapy?n=6360813&urlhash=6360813 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Therapy horses are just as good as therapy dogs GySgt Gary Cordeiro Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:28:16 -0400 2020-09-30T21:28:16-04:00 Response by LT Christopher Miller made Oct 1 at 2020 12:22 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/when-will-optum-start-covering-alternative-therapies-for-ptsd-such-as-equine-therapy?n=6362355&urlhash=6362355 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Great question. There is a veteran horse therapy program in Virginia Beach, and I would love to participate. LT Christopher Miller Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:22:05 -0400 2020-10-01T12:22:05-04:00 2020-09-30T19:49:37-04:00