BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will begin a webinar series for retailers focused on North Dakota’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Healthy Choice Waiver on Thursday, June 11. Webinars will be held on the second Thursday at 2 p.m. and fourth Tuesday at 10 a.m. each month through Oct. 27.

North Dakota’s SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver addresses public health challenges across the state by improving the nutritional well-being of SNAP participants. By helping people choose healthier foods, the waiver reduces the risk of long-term health problems and contributes to healthier, thriving communities.

The purpose of the webinar series is to provide transparent and timely information to retailers about the waiver, which goes into effect in September 2026. Topics for the webinars include waiver overview and purpose, proposed eligible and restricted food categories, timeline implementation and operational updates, educational and informational resources, retailer and stakeholder guidance and question-and-answer opportunities.

“We are excited to begin communicating more updates about the changes to SNAP that will help guide North Dakota in becoming the healthiest state in the nation,” said HHS Interim Economic Assistance Director Rebecca Askins in a news release. “These changes will take coordinated effort from the state and retailers, and we’re grateful for the shared dedication and support that will make progress possible.”