Healthcare

signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2370: AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study regarding prescription drug transparency reporting under the federal drug discount program.

SB 2370 sets a $25 maximum out-of-pocket cost for a 30-day supply of insulin drugs and related medical supplies (like test strips, syringes, and glucose meters) under most North Dakota health insurance plans. It directly affects residents with diabetes who rely on insulin coverage through private insurance, requiring plans to cap costs at $25 for both insulin medications and essential supplies. The bill prohibits insurers from imposing deductibles, copayments, or other cost-sharing that exceeds these limits, while excluding Medicare Part D plans and devices like insulin pumps. It amends existing insurance coverage laws to enforce these caps, with the law set to expire on July 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps insulin out-of-pocket costs at $25, reducing financial barriers for diabetic patients and improving access to essential medications under insurance plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare Prescription Drugs

signed · North Dakota · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 2033: AN ACT to create and enact chapter 23-27.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the distressed ambulance service program; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

SB 2033 creates a new legal framework (Chapter 23-27.2) in North Dakota law to address ambulance services facing financial distress. It directly affects ambulance providers struggling to operate, requiring the state to establish a formal program to support them. Key provisions include mandating an annual legislative report on the program's status and securing ongoing state funding through a continuing appropriation. This bill shifts how the state manages ambulance service stability by creating a structured support system with guaranteed resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates a continuing appropriation (ongoing state funding) for ambulance services, directly increasing government spending on essential public services within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds ambulance services via continuing appropriation to prevent financial distress, supporting emergency healthcare infrastructure and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 26, 2025

HCR 3029: A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying inpatient services, community-based services, and existing waivers for treatment and support of individuals with neurological conditions and behavioral symptoms that put the individual at risk for incarceration, inappropriate placement, or homelessness.

HCR 3029 is a non-binding resolution directing North Dakota's Legislative Management to study how inpatient and community-based services, along with existing waivers, support people with neurological conditions (like dementia or autism) whose behavioral symptoms risk incarceration, wrong facility placements, or homelessness. The study must analyze current data, identify service gaps, review treatment options, and recommend solutions such as new waiver programs or care guidelines. It does not change laws or provide funding but requires a report with recommendations to the next legislative session. This resolution affects individuals with neurological conditions facing system failures, not specific groups or policies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill directs study to prevent incarceration of neurologically impaired individuals via improved services, aligning with reform goals to reduce unnecessary justice system involvement.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs study of inpatient/community services for neurological conditions to prevent incarceration/homelessness, aiming to improve healthcare access and reduce service gaps through potential new waivers/guidelines.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 18, 2025

HCR 3014: A concurrent resolution urging public health, health care systems, and health care providers to prioritize primary prevention in addressing vitamin D deficiency through multifaceted precision public health and medicine approaches.

This non-binding resolution urges North Dakota's public health systems, healthcare providers, and hospitals to prioritize preventing vitamin D deficiency through tailored strategies. It highlights that North Dakota's high latitude (48°N) limits sun exposure for 6 months yearly, increasing deficiency risks - particularly for pregnant people, children, and those with mental health conditions or chronic diseases. The resolution directs the State Health Officer to publish it online and share it with medical associations, hospitals, and educational institutions to promote awareness and preventive care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges healthcare systems to prioritize vitamin D deficiency prevention via public health strategies, targeting vulnerable groups including those with mental health conditions, advancing preventive care initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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in committee · North Dakota · House Mar 18, 2025

HCR 3011: A concurrent resolution urging Congress to provide veterans with medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygenation therapy.

This concurrent resolution urges Congress to provide medical coverage for hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD. It directly affects veterans who currently rely on long-term medications for symptoms, as the resolution highlights hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a promising treatment alternative. The resolution does not create new policy but formally requests federal action to cover this specific therapy under veterans' healthcare. It was adopted by North Dakota's legislature and sent to Congress for consideration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges federal coverage for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, expanding veterans' healthcare access for TBI/PTSD treatment through insurance coverage.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges Congress to cover hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans with TBI/PTSD, advancing healthcare access and benefits through federal action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SB 2138: AN ACT to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for grants to organizations providing care for the elderly.

SB 2138 allocates $250,000 from North Dakota's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for grants to organizations providing care for elderly residents in rural areas. The funding is designated for the 2025-2027 biennium to support these providers directly. This is a funding measure, not a new policy, and specifically targets rural care organizations. The bill was signed into law on April 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k from general fund to fund elderly care grants, increasing public service funding for essential programs per budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $250,000 for rural elderly care grants, directly increasing healthcare funding for vulnerable populations per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

signed · North Dakota · House May 2, 2025

HB 1216: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs; to amend and reenact section 26.1-36.6-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self-insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to out‑of‑pocket expenses for prescription drugs; to amend and reenact section 26.1‑36.6‑03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to self‑insurance health care plans; to provide for application; and to provide an effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets prescription drug out-of-pocket costs, aiming to reduce patient expenses under self-insured plans per legislative language.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs