BISMARCK – A family can now earn more and still qualify for diagnostic and treatment services through North Dakota Health and Human Services, due to changes in federal poverty levels. A family of four can earn up to $57,720 annually and meet qualifying income requirements.

Funded by the federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, the diagnostic and treatment services offered through the Special Health Services Financial Coverage Program help families pay for medical services for eligible children, youth and young adults from birth to age 21 who require specialty care to diagnose and treat chronic health conditions. Medical services include, but are not limited to, dental services, medications, therapy, nutrition services, laboratory tests, medical equipment and care coordination.

“About one in five children in North Dakota has a special health care need,” said Tina Feigitsch, claims and eligibility administrator. “Although many of these children may be covered by some type of health insurance, the Financial Coverage Program acts as a gap-filler for over 100 eligible medical conditions and promotes access to quality health care.”