AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInsurance Costs: North Dakotans with ACA individual and small-group plans will see higher premiums in 2027. Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread said rising hospital, medical and prescription costs are driving increases; his department trimmed several insurers’ requested hikes. Student Mental Health: Bismarck’s Simle Middle School is sustaining a behavioral health program with a Sanford psychologist on campus two days a week. School-based visits can reduce missed class time and ease families’ travel burden. Youth Well-Being: More than one in four North Dakota middle school students say they have experienced electronic bullying. State health officials urge parents and teachers to watch for warning signs and keep conversations about online behavior open. Cold-Weather Outreach: A CHI St. Alexius community health worker has placed donation boxes with winter gear outside two Bismarck locations, aiming to help people without housing avoid frostbite and other cold-related dangers.
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