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Behavioral Health
We work to improve access to services, address behavioral health workforce needs, develop policies, and ensure quality services are available for those with behavioral health needs.
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Find information and links to financial assistance and other human services, parenting information, maternal and childbirth life services, planning guidance, care centers and agencies, and other available public and private resources for expectant families and new parents.
Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, and CHIP
Learn about Medicaid coverage and Medicaid Expansion, Primary Care Case Management, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Find Medicaid providers and explore covered and non-covered services.
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Find information about how to become a certified, authorized, or licensed provider, and obtain forms and documents required to provide services in ND.
Our local offices have professionals on site who can help people with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), heating assistance, Medicaid (including children's health services), basic care assistance, child care assistance, child welfare, and referrals to other programs.
Upcoming Events
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Public Notice - Notice Of Intended Use of Federal Social Service Block Grant Funds
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesAs required by federal regulation, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services will submit a plan for the intended use of Social Service Block Grant funds to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Public Notice: Amendment to Medicaid 1915(c) Children with Medically Fragile Needs Home and Community-Based Services Waiver
Friday, June 27, 2025 at 08:00 am - Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesPublic comment sought on an amendment to the Medicaid 1915(c) Children with Medically Fragile Needs Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver changing the age limit to 21.
Public Notice: Amendments to Medicaid Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver
Friday, June 27, 2025 at 08:00 am - Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesPublic comment sought on amendments to the Medicaid Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver.
Public Notice - Medicaid State Plan Changes for July 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Categories: Public NoticesMost North Dakota Medicaid providers will receive a two percent provider inflationary increase which are estimated to increase Medicaid expenditures effective for dates of services July 1, 2025. The increase was authorized and the funds for the increase were appropriated by the 2025 Legislative Assembly.
2025 Schedule - Executive Steering Committee for the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Provider Licensing Portal
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 12:01 am - Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Categories: Public NoticesIn compliance with NDCC Sections 44-04-19 and 44-04-20, this provides public notice of the Executive Steering Committee for the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Provider Licensing Portal for calendar year 2025.
Recent News
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HHS seeks input on Medicaid waiver amendment; services help North Dakotans with physical disabilities live at home in their communities
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 03:30 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid 1915(c) waiver for in-home and community-based services. The waiver pays for services that help older adults and adults with physical disabilities who qualify for skilled nursing care to live in their own homes and communities. Comments will be accepted through Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT.
The proposed amendment includes rate increases to several in-home services and supports that were approved by North Dakota lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session. Other changes include language updates to waiver regulations and provider qualifications.
Registration open for the 2025 Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00 am
Registration is open for the 5th annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for October 20-23, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream.
The conference offers behavioral health and child welfare professionals across North Dakota an opportunity to connect, learn, network and share best practices — both in person and virtually.
Preconference sessions will be held Oct. 20, while the main conference begins the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21.
HHS brings health and wellness to North Dakota State Fair
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is bringing a strong presence to the 2025 North Dakota State Fair in Minot, offering fairgoers access to valuable health information, wellness resources and opportunities to connect with health and human services experts.
HHS awards suicide prevention grants to support communities across North Dakota
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 02:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations across the state. Funding will support projects that implement evidence-based strategies focused on higher risk populations and emphasize life skills development, resilience-building, and social connectedness.
Deadline extended to apply for replacement SNAP benefits after June 20 storm
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 01:35 pm
North Dakotans who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to power outages or storm damage from the June 20 severe weather event now have additional time to request replacement benefits.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), has approved North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) request for a disaster waiver, extending the application deadline to July 21, 2025.