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Heating assistance is available to help qualifying North Dakotans pay their winter heat bills

With average low temperatures ranging from the single digits to highs in the 20s Fahrenheit in North Dakota in December and January, it’s not too early to budget for and explore programs that are available to help pay winter heating bills.

Public Service Commission Must Hear from Electric Customers, Stop Unfair $15 Million Rate Hike

MDU proposal would raise residential electric bills to pay for projects in other states

Social Security Number Scam Calls on the Rise Again

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is warning North Dakotans of a recent increase in the number of people reporting scam calls claiming that their Social Security number had been compromised. Unfortunately, several people have fallen victim to the scam.

New N.D. Human Services team to help families with Medicaid long-term care eligibility

At an average cost of $9,215 per month for care, skilled nursing care is expensive. The North Dakota Medicaid program helps qualifying individuals pay for the cost of long-term care services in both nursing homes and in individuals’ own homes and other community settings.

Some North Dakotans Receiving Economic Impact Payments by Prepaid Debit Card

Nearly four million people are being sent their Economic Impact Payment by prepaid debit card, instead of paper check. The determination of which taxpayers receive a debit card was made by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, another part of the U.S. Treasury Department that works with the IRS to handle distribution of the payments.

North Dakota Sees Surge in Sweepstakes Scams Targeting the Elderly

Scam artists are profiting from unsuspecting elderly North Dakotans during this time of social distancing and social isolation, warned Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.

Lifeline Program Available to Help North Dakotans with Phone or Internet Costs

The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) wants to make sure North Dakotans who need financial assistance with phone or internet service are aware of the Lifeline Program. Lifeline is a program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service for those who qualify.

North Dakota Homeowners, Renters Could Qualify for Property Tax Credit or Renter's Refund

North Dakota homeowners could be eligible for property tax credits if they meat certain income requirements. Also, renters could also qualify for a refund program if they meet eligibility requirements.

‘Seasons Cheatings:’ AARP Survey Finds Many at Risk from Holiday Scams

Consumer fraud schemes escalate each year during the holidays, and a new research report, “Seasons Cheatings,” from the AARP Fraud Watch Network finds that a significant number of consumers are at risk of becoming victimized by common seasonal scams.