North Dakota Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what North Dakota offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI) is the sole provider of workers' compensation in the state (state-run monopoly fund). What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment.
- File a claim with WSI.
- Report the injury as soon as possible.
- File a claim within 1 year.
- Phone: 701-328-3800 / 1-800-777-5033
- Web: workforcesafety.com
State Disability Programs
North Dakota does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.
Medicaid
North Dakota Medicaid is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
How to apply:- Online at applyforhelp.nd.gov
- By phone: 1-800-755-2716
Vocational Rehabilitation
North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities find employment. Contact:- Phone: 701-328-8950 / 1-800-755-2745
- Web: nd.gov/dhs/dvr
Disability Rights
Protection and Advocacy Project (The P&A) is North Dakota's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 701-328-2950 / 1-800-472-2670
- Web: ndpanda.org
Veterans Services
The North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 701-328-8387
- Web: nd.gov/veterans
State Employment Protections
North Dakota has the North Dakota Human Rights Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for all employers regardless of size.
Where to file a complaint:- ND Department of Labor and Human Rights: 701-328-2660 / 1-800-582-8032
- Web: nd.gov/labor
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Workforce Safety & Insurance | 1-800-777-5033 | workforcesafety.com | | Medicaid | 1-800-755-2716 | applyforhelp.nd.gov | | Vocational Rehabilitation | 1-800-755-2745 | nd.gov/dhs/dvr | | The P&A | 1-800-472-2670 | ndpanda.org | | Dept. of Labor & Human Rights | 1-800-582-8032 | nd.gov/labor | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |