Children's Health Insurance Program (North Dakota)
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North Dakota Healthy Steps
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Healthy Steps, children must be age 18 or younger and reside in the state of North Dakota. Children that currently have other health insurance or qualify for Medicaid are not eligible. Families must meet income eligibility guidelines and children must be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien. Income requirements are based on 140% of the federal poverty level.
Waiting Periods
There may be a waiting period required from the termination date of prior health insurance coverage. This waiting period does not apply to all applicants. Contact Healthy Steps for more information.
Covered Services and Benefits
North Dakota Healthy Steps provides health benefits for:
- Inpatient hospital stay, medical & surgical services
- Outpatient hospital and clinic services
- Mental health and substance abuse services
- Prescription medications
- Routine preventive services
- Dental and vision services
- Prenatal services
- And More
Health Plan Options
There is one health plan that is administered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. You are not required to choose a primary care physician under this plan, but you must you physicians in the BCBSND network of doctors and hospitals.
Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
There are no monthly premium costs to participating families. Families may be responsible for a modest co-payment on some services. There is a $2 co-payment for prescription drugs and a $5 co-payment for emergency room visits.
Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
Once enrolled in Healthy Steps, the child will be covered for a 12 month period. Before the 12 month enrollment period ends, families will be contacted for the purpose of re-enrolling their children.
North Dakota Healthy Steps Contact Information
North Dakota Healthy Steps
Department 325
600 E. Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Telephone: 1-877-543-7669
North Dakota Healthy Steps Website
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