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Medicaid
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Medicaid in Idaho is changing. We are traveling the state to talk to Medicaid members, providers, and community partners. Join a listening session or send us your thoughts through our online Request for Information form. Help us design a program that meets your real needs.
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Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)
ICCP 360 Review Updates
DHW has completed its statewide review of all 776 providers participating in the Idaho Child Care Program. A summary of findings has been published on the ICCP 360 review webpage.
Learn more about the ICCP 360 review
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Diseases & Conditions
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Cytomegalovirus
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Women's Health & Pregnancy
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Environmental Health
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Healthy Infants & Children
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Department of Health and Welfare - By the Numbers
87,303
Idahoans enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
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124,382
Idahoans receiving SNAP benefits
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Numbers updated April, 6, 2026
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News Updates

Possible measles exposure occurs at Boise Airport

The Department of Health and Welfare is notifying travelers and others of a possible measles exposure at Boise Airport, Sunday, March 29, between 1:30 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. Idaho local public health districts notified Boise Airport officials...

Idaho Steelheads host Foster Family Night Feb. 7

The Department of Health and Welfare is proud to partner with the Idaho Steelheads for a special Foster Family Night on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.

The evening will celebrate Idaho’s foster families during the...

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