BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on a Medicaid Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) amendment application to the current Traditional IID/DD waiver dated April 1. The current waiver includes an array of home and community-based services in the least restrictive environment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Proposed changes to this waiver amendment include adding remote monitoring as a stand-alone service, which is currently included in equipment and supplies. The proposed amendment also includes adding clarifying language to environmental modification and small group employment and a HCBS ongoing monitoring section.

The anticipated effective date of the proposed amendment is expected to be April 1, 2025.

Comments and public input on the proposed changes will be accepted until 8 a.m. on Dec. 16. Additional information on the waiver and how to submit comments can be obtained from the North Dakota Health and Human Services.