2+ hour, 10+ min ago  (445+ words) America's health care system consistently ranks as the most expensive in the developed world. It's not, as some politicians claim, expensive because markets have failed. It's expensive because the market has been repeatedly blocked from succeeding. Until we're honest about…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (282+ words) Enrollment periods for most health insurance plans have wrapped up, and with another coverage year underway, North Dakotans are being urged to learn more about how their plans work so they can maximize the benefits. Experts said one common mistake…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (656+ words) Americans want to help people in need, but when government does that, about 500 billion taxpayer dollars get stolen. It's how the system is designed, says the United Council on Welfare Fraud's Andrew McClenahan in this new video. "You're measuring success…...

3+ mon, 11+ hour ago  (358+ words) Roughly 70% of North Dakota's agriculture workforce makes use of enhanced federal subsidies for health premiums on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. But with an expiration date looming, they're getting guidance on how to proceed without them. The larger subsidies surfaced…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (459+ words) North Dakotans applying for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace this year will find a similar scope of plan options but greater potential cost changes with the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credit, according to Community HealthCare Association of…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (179+ words) BISMARCK " As concerns grow nationwide over unfair trade practices in the Medicare marketplace, the North Dakota Insurance Department is calling attention to tactics that could limit seniors" access to unbiased advice and fair coverage options. To maintain fair competition and…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (155+ words) BISMARCK " Free assistance is available during this year's annual open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, for individuals looking to enroll or re-enroll in a Marketplace health insurance plan. The Marketplace offers health insurance coverage for individuals and…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (512+ words) The following column is coauthored by Stephen Moore and David M. Simon. The mega-health insurers are leading the charge for more subsidies because this money lands right in their pockets. Their profits and stock values have been soaring while the rest…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (361+ words) Many North Dakota households feel strained by medical debt, including parents of children with disabilities or other complex medical needs. Support organizations hope these families make use of the resources available. An estimated 21% of North Dakota children have a special…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (806+ words) Jill Schramm/MDN Ward County Commissioners Jason Olson, left, and Miranda Schuler look through copies of a draft budget during budget discussions by the commission Tuesday. After scouring a $68.7 million budget draft to find $468,517 in cuts, Ward County commissioners were…...