North Dakota may expand Medicaid for mental health but some see other options

By: Peyton Haug

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 832

Last Updated: 5 hours, 57 minutes ago

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North Dakota lawmakers are drafting a policy that would change the system in which some medical providers pay for their services when treating people’s mental health.

While leaders agree more mental health services are needed, especially for tribal citizens, not all agree on how best to achieve that goal.

At the behest of tribal officials who are struggling to keep up with the demand of people needing treatment, the Tribal and State Relations …

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