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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.  

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has completed the state's application for Federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant supporting the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents for the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026. The application is now available for public comment until July 17, 2025.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting public comment on proposed amendments to the state’s Medicaid autism spectrum disorder (ASD) waiver and the Medicaid waiver for medically fragile children. HHS is seeking federal approval to amend the waivers to reflect recent state legislative changes. Comments will be accepted through July 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that state residents who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and lost food due to the recent power outages caused by the June tornadoes, windstorms and hail may qualify for SNAP replacement benefits.

North Dakota Health and Human Services announces that South Central Human Service Center and regional vocational rehabilitation offices in Jamestown will be closed temporarily, Monday, June 23, due to a storm-related power outage. All appointments will be cancelled at the center and in the community

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that the Northwest Human Service Center in Williston, will close for the rest of the day starting at 2 p.m. today, Friday, June 20, due to water main repair work. 

June is National Family Unification Month, a time to recognize and support the vital role communities play in keeping families together. This year’s national theme, “Communities Supporting Family Unification,” highlights the natural supports families find within their communities, from relatives and teachers to coaches, friends and neighbors.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the recipients of the latest round of Opioid Settlement Fund grants. These awards support efforts across North Dakota to prevent opioid misuse, expand access to treatment and recovery services, and enhance the behavioral health workforce.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update on Thursday, June 12, 1 – 3 p.m. CT, in Bismarck or virtually, about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) confirms the first reported measles case in Burke County, making it the fourth county in the state impacted by measles. Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 28 since May 2.