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Medicaid Protection

U.S. Congress passed a bill that ended the continued Medicaid coverage requirement that was in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how this will affect your Medicaid benefits and what you need to do.

Data Breach

Medicaid members have been involved in two data breaches this year. Learn more.

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Department of Health and Welfare - By the Numbers

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News Updates

Measles reported in Idaho resident; public health officials remind Idahoans to protect themselves from highly contagious illness by getting immunized

September 20, 2023

An adult male with confirmed measles has been reported in southwest Idaho. He was unvaccinated and was exposed during recent international travel. He was hospitalized, and is now recovering at home.

During their infectious period, the...

Public Health Advisory: Harmful algal bloom identified in Island Park Reservoir

September 11, 2023

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Island Park Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.

Recent samples from Island Park Reservoir showed high amounts of toxin...

Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 at Idaho Capitol

August 28, 2023

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will host an event at the Idaho Capitol Aug. 31 to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. The event will start at 10 a.m. Mountain Time on the second-floor rotunda.

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Public Notices and Meetings

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Public Notice

All DHW meetings are posted at https://townhall.idaho.gov/.

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