North Dakota Century Code Title 26.1. Insurance § 26.1-36-45. Health insurance coverage not required

1. Regardless of whether a resident of this state has or is eligible for health insurance coverage under a health insurance policy, health service contract, or evidence of coverage by or through an employer or under a plan sponsored by the state or federal government, the resident is not required to obtain or maintain a policy of individual health coverage except as may be required by a court or by the department of health and human services through a court or administrative proceeding.

2. This section does not render a resident of this state liable for any penalty, assessment, fee, or fine as a result of the resident's failure to procure or obtain health insurance coverage.

3. This section does not apply to:

4. This section does not impair the rights of an individual to contract privately for health insurance coverage for family members or former family members.