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Learn when and where you can get your COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccine and vaccine providers are limited at this time. All dates are subject to change. We appreciate your patience.
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Department of Health and Welfare - By the Numbers
105,145
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366,707
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149,793
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News Updates

COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Dr. Christine Hahn will offer brief remarks and an update on the status of...

First confirmed infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) have confirmed the first known infection with the UK (B.1.1.7) variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The individual infected is an adult female who...

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Public Notices and Meetings

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Public Notice

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking tribal input through March 31, 2021, on a Medicaid State Plan Amendment to update the 2020 cost of living adjustment increase and change in resource limits. DHW intends to submit the amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by March 31, 2021.

Medicaid State Plan Amendment
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The Idaho Infant Toddler Program in the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is accepting public comment from March 13 through April 11, 2021, on the implementation of the early intervention system for infants, toddlers, and their families.

DHW submits an annual application for federal funds to be used in the implementation of services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and invites your participation in the review of this application. The application is available for the public’s review for 60 calendar days, from Feb. 11 through April 11, 2021. Comments will be accepted during the final 30 days of the review period, from March 13 through April 11, 2021.

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