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Medicaid is a federal U.S. health insurance program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans. The program primarily covers low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
Federal guidelines for the Medicaid program are established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn more about Medicaid at a national level on the CMS website here.
The North Dakota Medicaid program is administered by the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Learn more about Medicaid in North Dakota on the Department of Human Services website here.
Through Medicaid, people gain access to health care services that may not be affordable without it. Additionally, some programs and benefits include special protections—such as provider networks and payment methods—that help ensure services are accessible. Medicaid also provides preventive care and other services to help people stay healthy and avoid costlier care.
Medicaid covers medical and health care services such as:
Medicaid does not cover the following types of medical services:
Learn more about medical and health care services that are covered by Medicaid in North Dakota on the Department of Human Services page here.
Medicaid recipients may sometimes need to pay a small out-of-pocket cost for treatments, which are known as copayments. Copayment amounts depend on the recipient’s age, household income and what the state pays for the specific service.
Each Medicaid participant through the North Dakota Department of Human Services has their own individual health care plan. Some participants may be required to pay fees, and some recipients may not be required to pay fees, i.e., are exempt.
Medicaid participants who fall into one of the below categories are exempt from copayment fees:
To learn more about Medicaid copayments, click here.
To qualify for Medicaid in North Dakota, you must meet all of the following:
Income limits vary depending on household size, medical status and other factors and are subject to change annually. Find the current Medicaid income limits based on household size in North Dakota here.
Find further information on North Dakota Medicaid eligibility here.
To apply for Medicaid in North Dakota, complete the following two steps:
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access the North Dakota Benefits Portal.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
ND Department of Human Services
600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest Human Services Zone.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and fax it with the necessary documents to (701) 328-2085.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the North Dakota Department of Human Services at (701) 328-2310.
Or, contact your nearest local North Dakota Human Service Zone. Find contact information for local zones in North Dakota here.
North Dakota Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status.
You can report a change in the following ways:
You can check the status of your Medicaid application by calling the North Dakota Department of Human Services at (701) 328-2310.
The North Dakota Department of Human Services will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. North Dakota will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
If your Medicaid application is denied or the amount of your benefits is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send an appeal request within 30 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction.
You can submit your appeal request in the following ways:
Appeals SupervisorLegal Advisory Unit
N.D. Department of Human Services
600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
The North Dakota Department of Human Services will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility. Learn more about the appeal process here.
North Dakota Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within North Dakota, you can update your address with the North Dakota Department of Human Services in the following ways:
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the North Dakota Department of Human Services:
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
You can also visit or call a local Human Service Zone for further assistance. Find your nearest Human Service Zone location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 22, 2022
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To apply for Medicaid in North Dakota, complete the following two steps:
To apply for Medicaid online, click here to access the North Dakota Benefits Portal.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and mail it with the necessary documents to:
ND Department of Human Services
600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
To apply for Medicaid in person, click here to find your nearest Human Services Zone.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, click here to access the application form, fill it out, and fax it with the necessary documents to (701) 328-2085.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the North Dakota Department of Human Services at (701) 328-2310.
Or, contact your nearest local North Dakota Human Service Zone. Find contact information for local zones in North Dakota here.
North Dakota Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status.
You can report a change in the following ways:
You can check the status of your Medicaid application by calling the North Dakota Department of Human Services at (701) 328-2310.
The North Dakota Department of Human Services will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the state may ask for additional information before approving your application. North Dakota will mail applicants a letter detailing if their Medicaid application was approved or denied.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
If your Medicaid application is denied or the amount of your benefits is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal. You must send an appeal request within 30 days of when you receive notice of the denial or benefits reduction.
You can submit your appeal request in the following ways:
Appeals SupervisorLegal Advisory Unit
N.D. Department of Human Services
600 E Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
The North Dakota Department of Human Services will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility. Learn more about the appeal process here.
North Dakota Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within North Dakota, you can update your address with the North Dakota Department of Human Services in the following ways:
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the North Dakota Department of Human Services:
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
You can also visit or call a local Human Service Zone for further assistance. Find your nearest Human Service Zone location and contact information here.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 22, 2022
