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Upcoming SNAP change: candy and soda no longer eligible for purchase starting Feb. 15
Beginning Feb. 15, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Idaho can no longer be used to purchase candy or soda.
This change follows recent legislative action and aligns with similar steps being taken by several other states this year. The goal is to support healthier food choices while continuing to ensure access to nutritious foods for individuals and
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Gastrointestinal illness caused by norovirus has been making news the past week, with well-publicized outbreaks in the United Kingdom and New York City, but Idaho is not experiencing more cases than we would expect. We typically see increases in illness due to norovirus
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has begun the re-evaluation process for Medicaid coverage.
The department issued around 30,000 notices on Feb. 1 to Idahoans who may no longer be eligible but have remained enrolled in Medicaid because of Medicaid
When children are not safe in their own homes, they are often placed with a foster family. Some of those children require more care and can’t be placed in a typical foster home. Based on their needs, they require placement with a treatment foster family.
Idaho emergency response and mental health professionals gathered last week for a conference focusing on managing crisis in school settings.
Hosted by DHW’s Division of Behavioral Health Feb. 8 and 9 in Garden City, the Idaho Crisis Con featured keynote presentations about
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is doing a number of things to ensure affordable, available healthcare that works. We’re addressing three main areas: healthcare workforce shortages, improving health outcomes and cost-efficient care, and limiting Medicaid spending
Although tooth decay is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States. The Idaho Oral Health Program strives to support prevention services, including oral health education aimed at reducing children’s decay rates in Idaho
Being transparent is very important to all of us here at the Department of Health and Welfare. A good customer experience is also part of our mission to strengthen the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Idaho residents have a right to see government records and
Many people who smoke, vape, or chew want to quit. Quitting is possible and it’s one of the best choices a person can make to improve their health and protect their loved ones from cancer-causing chemicals.
It’s still early 2023, and many people are setting goals to live
As the Idaho Legislature considers Medicaid Expansion this week, we’ve been called to answer a lot of questions about this complex program.
As a reminder, the Division of Medicaid provides healthcare services for low-income people and families in Idaho. This includes adults
Updating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho is no small task, but I was grateful yesterday for the opportunity to join my EMS colleagues to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Idaho
The Division of Medicaid provides healthcare services for low-income people and families in Idaho. This includes adults and children, pregnant women, people over the age of 65, and people with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements.
During the COVID-19 public health