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North Dakota to expand Medicaid coverage
By Ryan Schuster Earlier this month North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed legislation allowing the state to expand Medicaid coverage to an estimated 20,000 North Dakotans who dont currently qualify...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 9:41 AM
Benefit for motorcycle crash victim Ahoe Sunday; transfer to Fargo hospital 2 days later
A Williston, N.D., man will transported to a Fargo medical center Tuesday from the Minot hospital where hes been treated since a June 1 motorcycle crashleft him dealing with quadriplegia, according to...
Posted on 9/21/12 at 2:02 PM
Online application for public assistance programs
From a news release: The North Dakota Department of Human Services announced today that people can apply online for assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Supplemen...
Posted on 9/7/10 at 11:54 AM
ND Legislature approaches end with much to finish
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota's Legislature has little more than two weeks to finish its work before state constitution's 80-day limit is imposed.By By James MacPherson, Associated Press , April 14, 2013
ND Legislature: Abortion still tops at Capitol
BISMARCK, N.D. — Committee hearings are expected to be few in the coming week as senators review bills that were approved by the House and the House continues to consider Senate measures as the North Dakota Legislature heads toward its homestretch.By By James MacPherson, Associated Press , March 24, 2013
Money fears vs. real benefits in Medicaid choice
President Barack Obama thinks his health care law makes states an offer they can't refuse.January 28, 2013
N.D. to pay more for Medicaid
North Dakota’s boom in oil revenues means the state will be paying more to provide medical services for the poor and elderly. The Medicaid program provides health care for low-income North Dakotans. It pays nursing home bills for poor residents. The program’s cost is split between the state and federal governments.March 14, 2012
Medicaid cuts: Teeth pulled, transplant called off
Across the country, state lawmakers have taken harsh actions to try to rein in the costs of Medicaid, the health care program that serves 58 million poor and disabled Americans.December 13, 2010
Applications for aid in N.D. can now be made online
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakotans can now apply online for aid programs such as food stamps, child care assistance and Medicaid.September 16, 2010
Schafer asks Congress to ‘be honest’ on funds
Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary and North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer says members of Congress need to stop playing games with American taxpayers and, instead, be honest with how they plan to pay for costly legislation. Schafer’s criticism Thursday came nine days after Congress passed a $26.1 billion aid package to help states preserve teaching jobs and cover Medicaid payments.By By Kristen M. Daum, Forum Communications Co. , August 20, 2010
New ND Medicaid claims system delayed again
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s new computer system for processing Medicaid claims is being delayed again.June 22, 2010
N.D. Medicaid to get settlement money
North Dakota’s Medicaid program will receive more than $730,000 in federal settlements reached with drug manufacturers. Officials say North Dakota is receiving nearly $308,191 as part of a $520 million federal settlement with AstraZeneca over allegations the drug maker illegally marketed the antipsychotic drug Seroquel.June 08, 2010
N.D. announces settlements with drug companies
North Dakota’s Medicaid program will receive more than $730,000 in federal settlements reached with drug manufacturers.June 07, 2010
Judge OKs settlement in Medicaid case
A federal judge has paved the way for a class-action settlement with the North Dakota Department of Human Services that would allow Medicaid recipients to receive partial reimbursement from the state for personal injury claims.By By Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press , December 24, 2009
Settlement approved in N.D. Medicaid case
A judge has paved the way for a class action settlement with the North Dakota Department of Human Services for reimbursements from personal injury claims for Medicaid recipients.December 23, 2009
Mayo drops Medicaid service for Neb., Mont.
Mayo Clinic says it will stop serving Medicaid patients from Nebraska and Montana because of low government reimbursement rates.October 09, 2009
New bill payment system for N.D. Medicaid delayed
A new computer system for paying North Dakota’s Medicaid bills will be delayed until April 2011, said an executive who apologized Tuesday to state lawmakers for his company’s tardiness in finishing the $62.5 million project. “I understand when you sign up with a partner, you put your own reputation and credibility at stake, and I understand your disappointment in us,” said Mark Boxer, a senior vice president for the software’s developer, Affiliated Computer Services Inc. of Dallas.By By Dale Wetzel, The Associated Press , September 16, 2009
New bill payment system for N.D. Medicaid delayed
A new computer system for paying North Dakota's Medicaid bills is delayed again.September 15, 2009
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