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As 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.
Most 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, 2026. The increase was authorized and the funds for the increase were appropriated by the 2025 Legislative Assembly.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
12:30 - 1 p.m. CT
Virtual meeting
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Central Time
Virtual
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026
10-11 a.m. CT
Virtual meeting
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Categories: Medical Services Division
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is preparing to implement several federally required changes to the state’s Medicaid program over the next two years, including work requirements for some Medicaid Expansion members.
These new requirements are a result of the federal Working Families Tax Cut Act passed by Congress and signed into law on July 4, 2025.
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, adults ages 19 to 64 enrolled in Medicaid Expansion will be required to participate in work, an approved work or training program, volunteer or be enrolled in an education program for at least 80 hours per month to maintain their coverage, unless they qualify for an exclusion.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Caring for the Caregiver – Caregiver Summit, scheduled for Aug. 20 and offering options to attend in person at the Health Response and Licensure Building in Bismarck, virtually or at a local watch party.
From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals.
Applications are now open for the Hospital Wellness Equipment funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing resources to help rural North Dakota hospitals create healthier workplaces and support the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their workforce.
From fitness equipment and sensory tools to wellness spaces that support student mental health, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in healthier learning environments through a new funding opportunity for rural and tribal schools.
Applications are now open for the School-Based Wellness Equipment funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing resources to help schools strengthen students' physical, mental and emotional well-being. The funding is designed to support healthier habits, reduce barriers to learning and create school environments where students are better prepared to learn, participate and thrive.