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Welcome to PACE | Health and Human Services North Dakota North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) offers the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to ND Medicaid members. PACE is a program for people who are 55 years of age and older. You may be eligible for PACE if you live in a PACE service area, would otherwise need a nursing home level of care, and can live safely in your community at the time of enrollment.

With PACE, you can access the health care you need while staying in your home and community rather than an assisted living facility or nursing home. You, your family, and your health care providers get the flexibility to meet your health care needs with patient-centered services and coordinated care. PACE for Providers webpage Go to: PACE for Providers This webpage supports our members.

PACE providers should go to the PACE for Providers webpage. PACE for Providers webpage You will have a PACE team made up of health care professionals. Your team gets to know you, your living situation, and your preferences to help you make decisions about your care.

Your PACE team are experts in working with older, frail adults. They will assess your needs and develop an individualized plan of care. They will encourage you to set goals and assist you with obtaining them.

PACE provides all the care and services covered by Medicare and Medicaid, as approved by the PACE team. Some examples of these services include prescription drugs, doctor care, transportation, care in your home, emergency room, hospital admissions, and nursing home stays, when necessary. Northland PACE is the only program offering PACE services throughout North Dakota.

Services may be offered in a PACE day center, your home, and other medical facilities, as needed. When you visit the PACE day center you can be seen by PACE providers, have a nutritional meal, group and individual activities, and more. PACE day centers must meet state and federal safety requirements.

PACE has contracts with many specialists within your community to ensure you get the care you need. Visit the Northland PACE website to learn about services, review eligibility standards, and find program locations. Enrolling in PACE is voluntary.

You can speak with an enrollment coordinator at any Northland PACE site to ask questions or get help enrolling: Toll Free: (888) 883-8959 Mail: 2223 E. Rosser Ave. Mail: 830 2nd Ave.

E, Suite 212 PACE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) You can join PACE if you: Are 55 years of age or older Live in a PACE service area Meet a nursing home level of care according to the state of North Dakota Can live safely in your community with PACE services What services are offered?

Laboratory/X-ray Services Medical Specialty Services Personal Care and Supportive Services Primary Care (including doctor and nursing) Services How are services covered? The PACE program is the sole payment source of services for Medicare and Medicaid eligible participants. The PACE organization assumes full financial risk for participants' care without limits on amount, duration, or scope of services.

Can I keep my current provider? When you enroll in PACE, you are required to use a PACE provider. If your health care team decides you need to be seen by a specialist, the PACE team will make those arrangements for you.

How can I address my PACE concerns? Anyone can share a PACE program concern with the PACE administrator. The PACE administrator will explore your concern with you over the phone or through email.

The PACE administrator will work with the PACE program to investigate the concern to resolve the issue. You can complete and submit our PACE Concern Submission Form . If you cannot use submit your concern online, you can submit your concern to: Email: dhspacetosaainfo@nd.

gov Toll-Free: (800) 755-2604 Mail: North Dakota Health and Human Services Medical Services Division 600 E. Boulevard Ave. , Dept.

325 You will need to include the following information in your submission: Your phone number and/or other contact information A description of your concern and the date it occurred The date you submit your concern The PACE participant’s name, if applicable What if PACE isn't right for me? PACE is intended to be a life-long program and covers the cost of your assisted living, basic care facility, or nursing home placement, if needed.

You do not need to disenroll from PACE. If you decide PACE is not the right program for you, you can choose to disenroll at any time and for any reason. Review the data for enrolled ND Medicaid members.

Updated: 5/14/25. Download or print a document that summarizes PACE in a meaningful way that you can understand. ND Medicaid Member Handbook webpage Learn more about your ND Medicaid benefits.

If you have questions, you can contact the PACE Administrator: Email: dhspacetosaainfo@nd. gov Toll-Free: (800) 755-2604 Mail: North Dakota Health and Human Services Medical Services Division 600 E. Boulevard Ave.

Dept. 325