September 3, 2025

New Partnership Strengthens Health Care Access for Those Who Serve

Soldier holding hands with a loved one

HealthyDakota strengthens its commitment to public service through targeted efforts in military and veteran health care.

HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings — the parent company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Noridian Healthcare Solutions — has partnered with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, a trusted provider of managed care services for U.S. military members and their families, and veterans.

This partnership reflects HealthyDakota’s commitment to those who serve. By supporting TriWest, HealthyDakota is helping expand access to high-quality, reliable care for military communities.

“This investment in an organization committed to the health and well-being of our military members and families is a reflection of our values,” said Dan Conrad, president and CEO of HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings. “By partnering with TriWest, we’re ensuring military families can access the care they’ve earned. It’s one way we can show up for the people who have shown up for all of us.”

HealthyDakota will support TriWest’s delivery of health care services to active-duty service members, active-duty family members, National Guard and Reserve members and their families, retirees and family members, survivors and certain former spouses in North Dakota and the western U.S. As the managed care support contractor, TriWest is dedicated to building and maintaining a strong medical provider network in the community and enhancing access to quality care.

HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings and its subsidiaries have a long-standing tradition of supporting military and veteran communities through various initiatives. These include:

  • Maintaining a strong network of care providers for our military members in North Dakota.
  • Actively recruiting veteran and military employees.
  • Supporting military employees with accommodations for active service and employee resource groups.
  • Offering robust benefits to maintain our members’ physical, mental and emotional well-being, including military personnel.
  • Participating in community events, volunteer activities and fundraisers that benefit military families and veteran organizations.

Through this partnership, HealthyDakota reaffirms its dedication to the health, well-being, and unwavering support of our military families and veterans.

About HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings

HealthyDakota Mutual Holdings is a leading provider of health care and insurance services, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and communities. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, HealthyDakota continues to expand its reach and impact through strategic partnerships and investments.

About TriWest

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is driven by its sole mission to proudly serve those who serve or have served our nation in uniform.

Founded in 1996, Phoenix-based TriWest was formed with one purpose that remains today. We partner with the U.S. government to do Whatever It Takes!® to connect our nation’s military and Veteran communities to the high-quality, community-based health care they have earned and deserve.