Adam Hamm Makes It Official

Today North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm formally announced he would seek a 4 year term for the office he currently holds. Joined by his fiancée Michelle and her 2 children, Hamm outlined his accomplishments and what he will focus on in the future.

“I traveled extensively during the open enrollment period for Medicare Part D helping seniors obtain assistance with their prescription drug coverage,” stated Hamm. “And, I am happy to report that earlier this week my department sent the final check to the city of Northwood to complete the nearly 8 million dollar agreement, allowing them to move forward with their plans for a new school.”

Hamm also spoke of his detailed proposal for Workforce Safety and Insurance that would allow the Insurance Department to play a specialized and necessary role in bringing long term accountability to that agency. (This proposal was outlined at press conferences in Fargo and Bismarck last week.)

Hamm pledged that he would continue to focus on consumer protection as his number one priority. “I will work hard over the next four years to ensure that North Dakotans have the protection and advocacy they deserve,” he said.

Hamm also promised to build on the Insurance Department’s success with the State Health Insurance Counseling program and Prescription Connection for North Dakota. “These programs have been extremely important in helping seniors and the disabled with insurance issues and with helping connect people with free or discounted prescription drugs directly from the manufacturer,” Hamm stated.

Lastly, Hamm pledged to take a leadership role on healthcare including: working to see appropriate reimbursements across the board; promoting personal wellness; and encouraging competition. “I’ll work to ensure good quality healthcare across all of North Dakota,” he said.

Hamm concluded his announcement by promising to never forget the lesson he learned growing up in North Dakota: “We can achieve anything with hard work and a commitment to each other”.