North Dakota · Resources
The numbers you actually need — North Dakota.
Phone numbers, agencies, free legal help, forms, and the statutes our topic guides cite. The page to bookmark when you don’t want to dig.
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State Medicaid agency
The office that determines eligibility and runs the program
ND Department of Health and Human Services — Medical Services
Apply through your county Human Service Zone office or online at hhs.nd.gov. ND DHHS administers Medicaid statewide; the Medical Services Division handles long-term-care eligibility and waivers.
Aging services — your entry point
Single number that routes to your local Area Agency on Aging
ND DHHS — Aging Services Division
Operates ADRL (Aging and Disability Resource-LINK), ND's single-point-of-entry for older-adult and disability services.
Adult Protective Services
If you suspect abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, call this number
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Federally-funded, unbiased — not selling you a plan
SHIC — ND State Health Insurance Counseling
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling through the ND Insurance Department. Volunteer counselors statewide.
State health department
Regulates nursing homes and licensed facilities
ND Department of Health and Human Services
Regulates skilled nursing facilities, Basic Care Facilities, and home-care agencies through the Division of Quality, Health Outcomes and Performance.
Finding a lawyer
Bar referral first, legal aid if income-qualified
State Bar Association of North Dakota — Lawyer Referral Service
Legal Services of North Dakota
Statewide civil legal aid for low-income North Dakotans, including seniors.
Senior Legal Services (Legal Services of ND)
Free legal advice for ND residents 60+ on civil legal matters.
Nonprofits worth knowing
State chapters and organizations focused on aging in this state
Alzheimer's Association — Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter
Serves ND; 24/7 helpline, caregiver support groups, education.
AARP North Dakota
ND Long Term Care Association
Trade association for ND nursing-home and assisted-living providers.
AgeWell
Community-based aging and care navigation services in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Other hotlines
Numbers worth saving in your phone
- 1-800-633-4227
Medicare (federal)
1-800-MEDICARE — 24/7 federal Medicare helpline.
- 211
ND 2-1-1
Statewide community resource referrals 24/7, operated by FirstLink.
- 1-855-462-5465
ND Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Advocates for residents of ND nursing homes, Basic Care Facilities, and assisted living.
Forms & templates
Official North Dakota document references
ND Statutory Form Power of Attorney
Under the ND Uniform Power of Attorney Act (N.D.C.C. ch. 30.1-30). Notarized signature required.
ND Health Care Directive
Combined healthcare power of attorney + living will under N.D.C.C. ch. 23-06.5. Two qualifying witnesses or notarization required.
ND POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
ND POLST form for end-of-life treatment orders, signed by physician/APRN/PA. Travels with the patient across settings.
Key statutes we cite
North Dakota laws referenced across our topic guides
| Citation | Subject |
|---|---|
| N.D.C.C. ch. 30.1-30 | ND Uniform Power of Attorney Act |
| N.D.C.C. ch. 23-06.5 | ND Health Care Directives |
| N.D.C.C. ch. 30.1 | ND Uniform Probate Code |
| N.D.C.C. ch. 59-09 to 59-19 | ND Uniform Trust Code |
| N.D.C.C. §28-22-02 | ND Homestead Exemption ($100,000) |
| N.D.C.C. ch. 50-25.2 | ND Vulnerable Adult Protection |
| N.D.C.C. ch. 50-10.2 | Basic Care Facility Licensure |
| N.D.C.C. ch. 23-16 | Skilled Nursing Facility Licensure |
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