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Solicitation Notice - Crisis Drop-In and Stabilization Unit
Monday, August 18, 0025 at 12:00 pm - Friday, September 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
2624 9TH AVE S
FARGO, ND 58103
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.
Solicitation Notice - Disproportionate Share Hospital Audit, Hospital Upper Payment Limits...
Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:05 am - Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
600 EAST BOULEVARD AVENUE, DEPT. 325
BISMARCK, ND 58505-0250
Notice of Funding Opportunity - ND Critical Access Hospital Networking Grant
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 03:00 pm - Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementThe North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Medical Services Division, is accepting applications for a vendor to provide Critical Access Hospital Networking support for the development, expansion and sustainability of a statewide clinically integrated network that serves independent critical access hospitals in North Dakota.
The 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly in 2025 appropriated $2,000,000 through HB 1012, Section 18, from the Community Health Trust Fund to fund this project.
This funding builds on the previous biennium’s efforts (SB 2012, 2023) to strengthen rural health care capacity, data-sharing and value-based care readiness.
Public Notice - Medicaid 1915(c) Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disability (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Amendment Application
Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00 am - Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesPublic comment is sought on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid 1915(c) waiver for home and community-based (HCBS) services. The Traditional Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disability (IID/DD) HCBS wavier includes an array of home and community-based services in the least restrictive environment. The purpose of the amendment is to implement changes in services and programming to improve access to HCBS and update language changes related to internal processes. The anticipated effective date of the proposed renewal is expected to be Jan. 1, 2026.
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Suicide Prevention Month: Parents Lead launches toolkit giving schools practical strategies to save lives
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong recently proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Dakota. Parents Lead has released a new Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools, developed in collaboration with North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) suicide prevention and school behavioral health experts. The toolkit provides educators, staff and administrators with practical guidance, resources and strategies to identify students in need, respond safely and strengthen support for families.
HHS partners with Providence House Minot to expand residential addiction treatment for pregnant and parenting women
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has partnered with Providence House Minot to expand access to residential substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting women across the state.
The Pregnant and Parenting Women program, launched Sept. 1, will provide a safe, family-centered residential environment where children can live with their mothers while their mothers receive comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery support. This model removes a critical barrier to care by allowing women to seek help without having to be separated from their children.
HHS celebrates recovery, resilience during National Recovery Month
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will celebrate National Recovery Month this September, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Read the National Recovery Month proclamation.
The month is a time to celebrate hope and affirm that recovery from addiction and substance misuse challenges is possible. Throughout September, individuals, families, businesses and communities are invited to learn about recovery resources, celebrate recovery and support loved ones.
“Recovery isn’t just about one person; it’s about all of us. When communities support people in recovery with compassion and understanding, healing becomes possible. I’ve seen how powerful it is when someone feels truly accepted and supported,” said Kenzie Larson, HHS peer support administrator and certified peer support specialist.
HHS highlights hope, connection and support during Suicide Prevention Month
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining communities across the state this September to observe Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma and strengthen support for those affected by suicide or experiencing behavioral health challenges.
HHS seeks public comment on Medicaid waiver to expand access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:38 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver dated April 1, 2025. Comments will be accepted from Aug. 29 through Sept. 28.