Our member and provider services may be experiencing higher than normal call volumes from 12/22/25-1/9/26 due to a large number of staff being out of office. We encourage you to utilize alternative forms of communication including secured messaging through online Member Services and Availity Essentials Provider Portal.
High call volumes
BCBSND district offices will be closed to the public on Friday, Dec. 26.
This includes Bismarck, Grand Forks, Jamestown and Minot. Need help? We’re here for you! Log in at BCBSND.me or call 844-363-8457.
We are unable to accept walk-ins on Friday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Jan. 2., due to short staffing.
- October 11, 2021
- Community Impact
BCBSND Caring Foundation funds Rural Food Access Pilot Project in Walsh County
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s (BCBSND) Caring Foundation recently partnered with the North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperative Foundation. Their goal? Bring Walsh County better access to healthy foods. This initiative is called the Rural Access Distribution Cooperative.
Meeting their goal
To meet this goal, the Rural Access Distribution Cooperative scheduled more food deliveries in the county. They also set up climate-controlled grocery locker systems in the towns of Fortville and Adams. These systems will give Walsh County safe access to local products. Community members can simply order ahead of time online.
Increased access
What you eat affects your health and well-being. This is true for the North Dakotans of Walsh County. “Individuals who live in remote or less populated areas are at higher risk for health issues,” said North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperative Foundation Development Director Lori Capouch.
BCBSND Caring Foundation Executive Director Pam Gulleson stated, “BCBSND Caring Foundation is excited to be part of the Walsh County Food Hub. It’s a creative approach to improving access to healthy foods in our rural communities.”
