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.

1

HCBS Aged and Disabled Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

Services for elderly and adults with disabilities

2

HCBS DD Traditional Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

Traditional DD waiver services

3

HCBS DD Supports Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

DD support services

4

Autism Waiver

1915(c) Waiver

Services 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:

1

Obtain North Dakota provider certification

2

Apply for NPI

3

Complete ND DHS Provider Enrollment

4

Register in MMIS

5

Complete waiver-specific requirements

6

Execute provider agreement