SB 2200 appropriates $500,000 from North Dakota's community health trust fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 988 crisis hotline program. This funding directly supports the state's implementation and operation of the 988 suicide and mental health crisis hotline service. The appropriation covers the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, ensuring sustained financial backing for the program during that period.
SB 2070 is a legislative bill that updates existing laws concerning the rights of individuals residing in health care facilities in North Dakota. Specifically, it amends and reenacts sections 50-10.2-01, 50-10.2-02, and 50-10.2-02.1 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill directly affects health care facility residents by modifying the legal framework that defines their rights.
Relating to medical assistance reimbursement of psychiatric residential treatment facilities; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.
Relating to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the uniform group insurance program; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; and to provide an effective date.
Relating to pharmacy benefits managers and a pharmacy benefit manager enforcement fund; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1‑01‑07, sections 26.1‑27.1-01, 26.1‑27.1‑02, 26.1‑27.1‑04, 26.1‑27.1‑06 and 26.1‑27.1‑07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers; to repeal section 26.1‑27‑01.1 and chapter 26.1‑36.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pharmacy benefits managers and prescription drug costs; to provide a penalty; to provide an appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
Relating to ambulance service balanced billing and provider reimbursement; to amend and reenact section 23‑27‑04.8 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to emergency medical services communication; to provide for a legislative management study; and to provide an appropriation.
Relating to a child in need of protection and termination of parental rights; to create a workgroup under the children's cabinet to study out‑of‑home placement or treatment of children with behavioral health issues; to provide for a report; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.
SB 2375 creates a new section in chapter 43-28 of the North Dakota Century Code. This bill allows dental providers to engage in joint negotiations with dental insurers. Essentially, it permits dentists to collectively negotiate terms and conditions with insurance companies. The bill directly affects dental practices and health insurance providers operating in North Dakota.
HB 1597 provides state financial assistance to eligible public ambulance services in North Dakota during 2025-2027. It calculates funding based on an ambulance service’s average annual runs (multiplied by $2,023 per run, with a $125,000 minimum) minus reimbursements ($795 per run) and property taxes (5 mills on response area valuation), capping total aid at $225,000 per service. Eligible services include city/county-operated ambulances or rural district services, excluding those within 15 miles of another operation with fewer than 50 annual runs. The bill ensures funding is distributed based on these formulas, with prorated payments if state appropriations are insufficient. It directly affects public ambulance providers by adjusting their state financial support.
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.
