JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Buffalo Bridges Zone Director Mandi Freije provided the latest information of the eligibility redesign currently being seen in North Dakota.

Freije says there will be four regions in the state for eligibility, with Buffalo Bridges overseeing Region VI.

Freije says they’re also working on creating four different “lanes”. These include Medicaid only, SNAP/Medicaid, all programs, and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.)

She says they’ll also have a different chain of command for the region.

She added they are hopeful to have this new redesign ready to go by February 2023.

Freije says they’re trying to talk to clients to communicate these changes in both the Jamestown and Valley City offices.