Langdon Prairie Health Joins NextBlue of North Dakota Medicare Advantage Network

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FARGO, N.D. – Langdon Prairie Health has joined the growing list of health systems participating in the NextBlue of North Dakota (NextBlue) Medicare Advantage (MA) provider network.

With a 20-bed hospital and clinic in Langdon, as well as a clinic in Walhalla, Langdon Prairie Health provides many healthcare services to the community.

“Many people from Cavalier, Pembina and Towner counties depend on Langdon Prairie Health for their care,” said Business Office Manager, Marcia Jennings. “We are proud to join with NextBlue as they are locally based plan who shares in our goal to deliver high-quality care and service to North Dakota seniors across our region.”

NextBlue is an affiliate of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) and offers seniors one, easy-to-manage plan with low premiums with rich benefits. The plan recently received a 4.5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Part of that rating is based on how well the plan partners with providers to take care of member needs.

“As we continue to serve as the fastest growing MA plan in North Dakota, maintaining a broad, accessible network to support our members is vital,” said NextBlue Plan President Beth West. “Adding another high-quality system like Langdon Prairie Health to our already comprehensive network of participating providers in North Dakota gives our members even more options to get high-quality care where they want and close to home.”

Medicare Annual Enrollment for 2023 is open now and ends Dec. 7, 2022.

For more information about NextBlue or to learn how to enroll, visit NextBlueND.com, call 1-844-753-8038 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday with weekend hours Oct. 1 through Mar. 31, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, or attend a NextBlue Medicare benefits event. For accommodations of

About NextBlue of North Dakota
Headquartered in Fargo, NextBlue of North Dakota Insurance Company (www.NextBlueND.com) is the only North Dakota-based Medicare Advantage health insurance company. The company began operating in 2019 and is an affiliate of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND). BCBSND was founded in 1940 with the mission to provide members with affordable access to health care across the state.

NextBlue of North Dakota is a PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in NextBlue of North Dakota depends on contract renewal.

About Langdon Prairie Health
Langdon Prairie Health (formerly Cavalier County Memorial Hospital) has been providing quality healthcare in Langdon, North Dakota and the surrounding area since 1939. The 20-bed hospital is operated as a non-profit corporation and provides inpatient and emergency services as a Medicare-designated Critical Access Hospital. In addition to the hospital, the corporation operates outpatient clinics in Langdon and Walhalla. For more information, visit lph.hospital.