BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on a five-year renewal to the state’s Medicaid 1915(i) State Plan Amendment. The amendment allows Medicaid to pay for additional in-home and community-based services for qualifying children and adults with mental health conditions, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries.

Comments will be accepted through March 28 at noon.

In January 2025, nearly 900 individuals received Medicaid 1915(i) services including housing, educational and employment supports; community transition services; peer support; care coordination; respite care; and other supportive services. There are nearly 500 individual and agency providers enrolled to provide Medicaid 1915(i) services.

The draft five-year renewal is available on the HHS website. Copies also are available upon request.

Individuals can submit comments to stanleycody@nd.gov or call 239-8987, or 711 (TTY). Comments can also be mailed to North Dakota Health and Human Services, Medical Services Division, Attn: Cody Stanley, 600 E. Blvd. Ave., Dept. 325, Bismarck, ND, 58505-0250.

After the public comment period ends, the Medicaid 1915(i) State Plan Amendment five-year renewal will be submitted to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for review and approval. The Medicaid 1915(i) State Plan Amendment is expected to be effective Oct. 1.