Healthcare

failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1452: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 54-52.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to minimum standards for coverage of antiobesity medication; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.

Relating to minimum standards for coverage of antiobesity medication; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates minimum insurance coverage for antiobesity medication, expanding patient access to treatment and aligning with healthcare coverage expansion indicators.90% confidence

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signed · North Dakota · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1039: AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 4 of section 43-17.3-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of licensee eligible for participation in the physician health program.

HB 1039 amends a North Dakota law to clarify which medical professionals can join the state's Physician Health Program. It specifically updates the definition of "licensee" eligible for participation in this program, ensuring only certain licensed healthcare providers qualify. The change directly affects doctors and other medical license holders seeking support for health issues without jeopardizing their licenses. The bill was enacted into law after passing through the state legislature and receiving the governor's signature in March 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies eligibility for Physician Health Program, ensuring licensed providers access support for health issues without license jeopardy, strengthening provider well-being and continuity of care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 2190: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical assistance benefits.

SB 2190 would expand North Dakota's medical assistance program to cover five specific services: family training for behavioral therapy support, dental screenings and assessments, dental case management for special populations (like children, elderly, and medically fragile individuals), asynchronous teledentistry to improve access, and applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy for behavioral issues. These services would directly affect medical assistance recipients, particularly those with special healthcare needs or in underserved communities. The bill explicitly states these new benefits would not apply to Medicaid expansion programs. The provisions aim to integrate oral health care with general health services and reduce barriers to dental and behavioral support.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands medical assistance coverage to include behavioral therapy, dental services, and teledentistry for special populations, directly increasing healthcare access and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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signed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1014: AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the protection and advocacy project.

HB 1014 allocates $3.4 million from North Dakota's general fund to cover operational costs for the state's protection and advocacy project during the 2025-2027 biennium. The bill provides $7.79 million total (including $4.36 million from other sources), specifying funding for 28.5 full-time equivalent positions. It directly affects the project's ability to operate, without specifying particular beneficiaries or new policy changes. This is a procedural funding measure, not a substantive policy bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.4M from general fund for state advocacy project, increasing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds protection and advocacy project supporting healthcare access for vulnerable populations, directly advancing healthcare services through operational funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

failed · North Dakota · House Mar 31, 2025

HB 1594: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to medical costs transparency for health care facilities; to amend and reenact section 26.1-47-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health care facility and preferred provider compliance with medical cost transparency requirements; and to provide a penalty.

Relating to medical costs transparency for health care facilities; to amend and reenact section 26.1‑47‑02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health care facility and preferred provider compliance with medical cost transparency requirements; and to provide a penalty.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires healthcare facilities to disclose medical costs, enhancing patient transparency and access to cost information per bill's compliance and penalty provisions.90% confidence

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 2096: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for regional acute psychiatric treatment and residential supportive housing services.

SB 2096 provides $5 million for renovating state hospital buildings to serve individuals with mental illness under correctional custody, involuntary commitment, or court-ordered forensic exams. It also appropriates $100 million to establish four regional acute psychiatric treatment and residential supportive housing services across North Dakota. The funds will allow the Department of Health and Human Services to build up to 24-bed facilities in each region or contract with private providers for these services. The bill directly affects individuals requiring acute psychiatric care and supportive housing, with funding allocated for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $105M for mental health services via state budget appropriations, advancing public health funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds psychiatric treatment for individuals in correctional custody, advancing rehabilitation and reducing recidivism per criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $105M for mental health infrastructure including psychiatric treatment facilities and housing, directly expanding healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $100M for residential supportive housing services, directly advancing housing programs for vulnerable populations through facility construction and private provider contracts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Hospitals Mental Health Homelessness

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signed · North Dakota · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1114: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to individual and group health insurance coverage of insulin drugs and supplies; and to amend and reenact section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage of insulin drugs and supplies.

Relating to individual and group health insurance coverage of insulin drugs and supplies; and to amend and reenact section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to health insurance benefits coverage of insulin drugs and supplies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health insurance coverage for insulin drugs/supplies, improving access to essential diabetes treatment for patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 2172: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-45 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to long-term care insurance policy terms and claim payments.

SB 2172 would establish new requirements for long-term care insurance policies in North Dakota, specifically governing policy terms and how claim payments are processed. It directly affects individuals purchasing or holding long-term care insurance policies in the state, as well as insurance companies offering these policies. The bill creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to standardize these aspects of policy administration. (Note: The provided context lacks specific details about the exact provisions or mechanisms, so this summary reflects the bill's stated purpose as described in its title and abstract.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes long-term care insurance policy terms and claim payments, improving consumer clarity and access to coverage within healthcare insurance framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 18, 2025

SB 2076: AN ACT to amend and reenact section 50-24.6-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prior authorization and certification of medically necessary medication.

Senate Bill 2076 is an act designed to amend and reenact section 50-24.6-04 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill focuses on the processes for prior authorization and certification of medications that are deemed medically necessary. It directly affects individuals who require medically necessary medication and the healthcare entities responsible for managing these approval processes. The specific changes to the mechanisms within the prior authorization and certification process are not detailed in the provided information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends prior authorization process for medically necessary medications, aiming to streamline access to required treatments and reduce barriers for patients.85% confidence

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1468: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for a behavioral health facility grant.

HB 1468 appropriates $16 million from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for grants supporting behavioral health facilities. It requires grantees to increase inpatient behavioral health beds by 30 in the west central region and operate facilities for at least 10 years, with repayment required if they fail to meet this term. Grant funds are disbursed only after infrastructure is complete and staffing plans are approved. The bill directly affects entities building or expanding behavioral health facilities in the specified region.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $16M from general fund for behavioral health grants, directly increasing public service funding per budget allocation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $16M for behavioral health facilities, directly funding mental health services and expanding inpatient bed capacity per bill requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget