North Dakota § 50-29-05 - Limitations of chapter
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 50-29-05 — Limitations of chapter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-29-05. Limitations of chapter
Health assistance provided under this chapter is not an entitlement. A person does not have a property interest in any health assistance sought or provided under this chapter. If the department estimates that available funds are insufficient to allow participation by additional applicants, the department may take any action appropriate to avoid commitment of funds in excess of available funds, including denying applications and establishing waiting lists, that is not forbidden by title XXI of the federal Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.] or regulations adopted thereunder. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the department may not expend funds for purposes of this chapter which exceed the federal funds available and the corresponding nonfederal share, and if federal children's health insurance program funding decreases, or if federal funding expires, the department may decrease the income eligibility limit to operate within the federal funding available or may terminate the program if federal funding expires.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 50-29-05
What does North Dakota Century Code § 50-29-05 cover?
Section 50-29-05 ("Limitations of chapter") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 50-29-05?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 50-29-05" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 50-29-05 apply to my situation?
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