Medicaid Provider Enrollment Overview
North Dakota offers 4 Medicaid waiver programs for home care agencies. The state Medicaid program is administered by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services - Medical Services Division. Currently, North Dakota is actively enrolling new home care providers.
The average enrollment timeline is 60-90 days from initial application to receiving your first client. With low demand for home care services, North Dakota represents a niche opportunity for agencies looking to serve Medicaid clients.
North Dakota Medicaid Waiver Programs
Home care agencies in North Dakota can enroll in the following waiver programs. Each program serves different populations and has specific service requirements.
HCBS Aged and Disabled Waiver
1915(c) WaiverServices for elderly and adults with disabilities
HCBS DD Traditional Waiver
1915(c) WaiverTraditional DD waiver services
HCBS DD Supports Waiver
1915(c) WaiverDD support services
Autism Waiver
1915(c) WaiverServices for children with autism
North Dakota Provider Requirements
To become a Medicaid provider in North Dakota, your home care agency must meet the following requirements:
- North Dakota business registration
- Home Health Agency or In-Home Service Provider certification
- Criminal background checks
- Professional liability insurance
- DHS provider standards
- Quality assurance measures
Step-by-Step Enrollment Process
Follow these steps to enroll as a Medicaid waiver provider in North Dakota:
Obtain North Dakota provider certification
Apply for NPI
Complete ND DHS Provider Enrollment
Register in MMIS
Complete waiver-specific requirements
Execute provider agreement