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The federal government has approved North Dakota’s application to change the essential health benefit (EHB) benchmark plan for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans in the state.

Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread Wednesday issued a bulletin reminding insurance companies involved in long-term care policies about denying claims based on the type of facility.

November 1 begins the open enrollment period for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is encouraging all North Dakotans to shop around and review plans.

Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has released the approved rates for individual and small group health insurance plans for the 2023 plan year.

The Cass County State’s Attorney’s office, in conjunction with the North Dakota Insurance Department, have brought charges against a resident of Cass County for committing insurance fraud.

The North Dakota Insurance Department (NDID), in conjunction with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), is conducting a proof-of-concept (“POC”) leveraging blockchain technology to identify uninsured drivers. 

On behalf of the State of North Dakota, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread filed a lawsuit in Burleigh County District Court in February against the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner, in their capacity as rehabilitator of the Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania (SHIP), to force the adherence to state insurance laws and to protect North Dakota consumers.

Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has been recognized by the North Dakota Firefighter’s Association (NDFA) and the North Dakota Fire Chief’s Association for his work supporting the organizations and its members across the state.

In collaboration with regulators across the country, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has co-signed a letter asking Congress to allow states to govern the marketing practices of Medicare Advantage plans.

Due to a recent rise in incidents involving so-called ‘gig’ delivery drivers, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is urging delivery drivers to review their auto insurance policy.