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Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hold-stakeholder-engagement-meeting-about-managed-care-1
… Idaho Medicaid to hold stakeholder engagement meeting about managed care quality strategy for dental plan stakeholders at 8 a.m. MT March 10 Type of notice/meeting Public … Managed Care Quality Strategy (idaho.gov) posted to the website on January 19, 2022. Please provide any written …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/apply
… Apply to Become a Foster Parent Being a Foster Parent requires a … . If you are interested in treatment foster care ( TFC ), visit Clarvida . For more information Please call the Careline at 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588. Foster parent or foster-to-adopt application Start …
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/providers/child-support-partners/view-child-support-partner-resources
… Services you will first need to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between your organization and Idaho Child … Portal Child Support Partner Portal Child support partner website The partner website is where housing authorities and … information online for clients who receive housing subsidies. This website reduces paper use and lag time typical in …
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/lead-poisoning
… old are at higher risk for lead poisoning because their bodies absorb more lead than adults. The brain and nervous … Visit the United States Consumer Product Commission (CPSC) website to check for recalls on consumer product that may … (1.76 oz plastic bottles, Lot #SLR123, Best By 04/2026) Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Recall Imported …
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/providers/snap-candy-and-soda-restrictions/idaho-snap-retailer-information-page
… Important Change to Idaho SNAP Benefits Starting Feb. 15, 2026, SNAP benefits in Idaho can no longer be used to buy: … combined with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of confections, bars, … opted in) Posters and lobby displays in DHW field offices Website updates and FAQs for customers Information shared …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/heart-disease
… the leading cause of death in Idaho 3,430 Idaho residents died from heart disease 752 Idaho residents died from a … preventing heart disease. High blood pressure In 2021, 432,264 Idaho adults reported their healthcare provider told … and Pericarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination website to learn more. Stroke Stroke is a time-sensitive …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/end-stage-renal-disease
… through the Bureau of Facility Standards at 208-334-6626, Option 4. Application process and forms The application … supervisory staff (physician, registered nurse in charge, dietician, social worker, etc.), 3. Fire, Life Safety, & … survey results Review ESRD survey results CMS compare website CMS End Stage Renal Disease compare website …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/adult-immunization
… safest preventive care measures available. Vaccination recommendations for specific adult populations external … the following vaccines without charging a copayment or coinsurance when provided by an in-network provider. This is true even for patients who have not met a …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/medicare-savings-program
… programs for people on Medicare who have limited income and resources. These programs help those qualified to … (Part A, if applicable), deductibles, copayments and/or coinsurance. About Medicare Savings Programs To be eligible … Programs, you must meet the following criteria: Age 65 or older Receive Social Security Disability benefits Have certain …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/psychiatric-residential-treatment-facility
… is located on the Children’s Residential Program Website. To establish Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services … through the Bureau of Facility Standards at (208) 334-6626, option 2. The PRTF application packet includes the … speech language pathologist, audiologist, registered dietician, and/or any other contracted services. f. Policies …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-children
… Cessation Title IV-E Foster Care (includes ages up to 26) Vision (vision services) Weight loss X-rays Children's … improve their lifestyle through: Physical fitness Balanced diet Personal health education If you qualify, you can earn … 877-503-1261, by visiting MTM's Medicaid Transportation website, or by using MTM's Transport Service Management …
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/services-programs/children-families/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/treatment-foster-care
… Treatment Foster Care Treatment Foster Care (TFC) is a special type of family-based care. TFC is for youth … center, youth in TFC live with trained TFC families in the community. These TFC families work as active members of a … the justice system. This happens because TFC focuses on understanding the youth's needs and teaching their families …
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/providers/immunization-providers/participating-vaccines-children-program
… Program (IIP) manages the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and houses and maintains Idaho’s Immunization Reminder Information System (IRIS). The IIP administers the … federal Vaccines for Children program in Idaho. Vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization …
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/news/idaho-public-health-officials-work-healthcare-providers-identify-additional-diagnoses
… Idaho public health officials work with healthcare providers to identify additional diagnoses of Multisystem … Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) January 28, 2021 Author DHW Communications Seven Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C … 3 years old, oldest: 16 years old). No Idaho children have died of MIS-C. Idaho public health agencies are committed to …
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/news/dhw-recommends-idaho-providers-follow-fda-and-cdc-guidance-temporarily-pause-administering
… DHW recommends Idaho providers follow FDA and CDC guidance to temporarily pause … Of the six reports in the United States, one person has died, and another is hospitalized in critical condition. All …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-adults
… improve their lifestyle through: Physical fitness Balanced diet Personal health education If you qualify, you can earn … may reach MTM to request transportation by calling 877-503-1261, by visiting MTM's Medicaid Transportation website , or by using MTM's Transport Service Management …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hold-stakeholder-engagement-meeting-about-managed-care
… Idaho Medicaid to hold stakeholder engagement meeting about managed care quality strategy … Public Meeting Idaho Medicaid to hold stakeholder engagement meeting about managed care quality strategy … Managed Care Quality Strategy (idaho.gov) posted to the website on January 19, 2022. Please provide any written …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… Gov. Little to sign executive order to support suicide prevention in Idaho September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Gov. Brad Little this Wednesday, Sept. …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/drinking-water-and-private-wells
… Well Water Testing (Currently Unavailable Until July 2026) The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is offering … Resources: PFAS Brochure Spanish PFAS Brochure PFAS website Need Help Treating Your Water? Water Treatment … damage, especially for young children because their bodies are still developing. Bacteria* ZERO Most coliform …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/air-quality-wildfire-smoke
… can be caused by everyday sources such as radon, mold, combustion appliances, cleaning products, wildfire smoke, … right away. Staying inside could make you pass out or even die. Leave your home immediately and call 911. Tell them you … way to know if you have it is to test . Visit our radon website for more information. Mold Tips and Resources Mold …
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/providers/electronic-health-records-ehr/electronic-health-records-and-idaho-public
… readiness as of June 2019 and is actively working with providers, hospitals, and electronic health record (EHR) vendors … providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program in Idaho must manage their Idaho Immunization Program-supplied vaccine inventory and complete their vaccine ordering and accountability …
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/news/dhw-encourages-idaho-medicaid-providers-apply-funding-dec-18-deadline
… DHW encourages Idaho Medicaid providers to apply for funding before Dec. 18 deadline December 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho Medicaid providers may be eligible for funding from the Medicaid Provider …
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/news/rural-healthcare-grants-awarded-16-seek-attract-and-retain-providers
… grants awarded to 16 seek to attract and retain providers May 23, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … to help repay their student loan debts and retain them in communities where they’re crucial threads in the rural …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… Booster doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr The … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … entire behavioral health continuum of care. Idaho recently completed a 30-day state comment period and has delivered …
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/news/measles-circulating-among-idaho-communities-health-officials-urge-consultation-healthcare
… Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with healthcare provider if ill August 20, 2025 Author DHW Communications Officials from the Department of Health and …
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/news/teams-cdc-dhw-staff-fan-out-across-idaho-conduct-ppe-training-medical-providers
… out across Idaho to conduct PPE training for medical providers June 8, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Beginning today, … and to instruct their colleagues and other members of the community in that process as well. These “train the trainer” … and patients as COVID-19 continues to circulate in Idaho communities. Thanks to resources offered up by the Centers …
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/news/free-training-radon-gas-idaho-helps-homeowners-builders-and-others-build-safer-homes
… Free training on radon gas in Idaho helps homeowners, builders, and others build safer homes December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … Two of every five homes tested in Idaho have higher-than-recommended radon levels. ”Because you can’t see, taste, or …
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/providers/brain-health-alzheimers-dementia-family-caregivers-across-lifespan-providers/brain-health
… ). Visit the Alzheimer's Association Risk Reduction website for summaries and videos on the evidence behind … intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet Commission. The Lancet . 2024;404(10452):572-628. Brain … patients to nutrition professionals (i.e., Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) for individualized and …
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/about-dhw/accessibility
… At the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, we’re committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with … and Welfare program The Idaho CareLine at 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588 7-1-1 (TTY) Website Accessibility If you have …
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/providers/time-sensitive-emergency
… part of the Idaho Military Division! The Health and Welfare website is temporarily hosting online content until it is … between each level of care and integrates existing community resources to improve patient outcomes and reduce … Stacy Rodgers, EMSC Program Manager Phone 208-334-5526 Email stacy.rodgers@dhw.idaho.gov …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
… Drinking Water Learn more about PFAS in Idaho. Idaho's DEQ website PFAS Information What are the types of PFAS? The most well-known and studied types of PFAS are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and … time. Many other types of PFAS are still made and used in commercial and industrial products in the United States and …
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/providers/brain-health-alzheimers-dementia-family-caregivers-across-lifespan-providers/alzheimers
… presents these guidelines regarding ethical considerations, competence, and evaluations of dementia. Health Systems … challenging, aspect of the health care process. This website provides suggestions that can help you work with … you are an important bridge between patients and studies that can help scientists determine new ways to prevent, …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/about-3
… their current foster parents or relatives on the following websites: Idaho Wednesday’s Child , or AdoptUsKids . Each … in their foster care system. Idaho uses local selection committees to identify the family best able to provide for … child will fit with that family. In Idaho, adoption home studies may be completed by the Idaho Department of Health & …
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/providers/idaho-medicaid-providers/medicaid-nursing-facilities
… are offered and provided. PASRR Level I (87) screenings are completed in the order they are received, Monday through … Region V 208-736-3024 208-736-2116 Region VI 208-239-6260 208-239-6269 Region VII 208-528-5750 208-528-5756 … Facility Special Rates are an add on rate to the per diem reimbursement to care for members whose care needs …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-safety
… Sub-domain: Safety The Safety sub-domain covers goals 25-26 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide … objects and situations. Developmental Growth: Show discomfort or anxiousness in stressful situations. Child … provide opportunities for child to practice safety around bodies of water (lakes, oceans, rivers, ditches). Provide …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/idaho-snap-updates-customers
… Changes to Idaho SNAP Purchases Starting Feb. 15, 2026 , SNAP benefits in Idaho can no longer be used to … this change. On this page, you’ll find updates, answers to common questions, and resources to help you understand … combined with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of confections, bars, …
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/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety
… form Food Establishment Resources Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act Senate Bill 1283 was signed into law, effective March 20, 2026. It replaces and supersedes the cottage food rule that … and contact information of the producer, and a list of ingredients used in the product if it contains two or more …
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/providers/idaho-laboratories-and-testing/emergency-response-sentinel-labs
… View sampling and submission guide Contacts Ernie Bader LRN-C (Chemical Threats) Phone 208-334-0590 Fax … be registered with the Federal Select Agent Program. This website contains forms, current regulations, and additional … health effects, and related CDC and ATSDR health studies and assessments CDC Emergency Preparedness and …
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/services-programs/assisted-care-and-facilities/residential-assisted-living-facilities-ralf
… Facilities (RALF) Residential Assisted Living Facilities, commonly referred to as RALFs, are group living arrangements … Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Food Establishment Act Idaho Diet Manual Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Website Department of Health and Welfare Rules …
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/behavioral-health-newsletters
… Division of Behavioral Health distributes several regular communications to subscribers. These communications provide … covered are intended to be relevant to a variety of audiences, including people who receive or are seeking … and updates on information available on the dedicated YES website, YES.idaho.gov . Past YES Newsletters View past YES …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias
… and Related Dementias Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and is a specific disease. … are providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s disease (2026) $222 Million dollars of Medicaid Costs of Caring for … belt and use a helmet Fuel Up Right – eating a balanced diet with higher fruits and veggies can reduce your risk of …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/fentanyl
… is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that comes in pharmaceutical and illicit forms. While fentanyl … form, such as nasal sprays or eye drops, and small candies. In Idaho, illicit fentanyl is also often found in … purchased illegally through social media and e-commerce websites. Pills purchased outside of licensed pharmacies may …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/about-snap
… Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income families buy the food they need in order to stay … Changes to Idaho SNAP Purchases Starting Feb. 15, 2026, candy and soda will no longer be eligible for purchase. … learn how to select nutritious and low-cost ingredients and prepare them in ways that provide the best …
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/providers/home-and-community-based-services-adult-developmental-disabilities/support-broker
… for additional details on providing services to children. Becoming a support broker Support broker responsibilities As a … has been approved for both adults and children, two case studies will need to be completed. Upon successful completion … - Information on the SD Program - Support Broker Lists SD Website SD Forms and Information - Plan Forms - SD …
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/contact-us
… Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates Visit our website, email us, or call us for information on how to … Email ChildSupport@dhw.idaho.gov 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Community resources, child care questions, COVID-19 questions, and more. Dial 2-1-1, 800-926-2588, or visit the URL below. Phone 800-926-2588 URL …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/ems-education
… to applying for an Idaho EMS license, you must successfully complete an initial EMS course from an Idaho approved EMS … NREMT computer-based exam, you will need to go to NREMT’s website, create an account, and submit an application. … for each session by clicking the titles below: March 4th, 2026 - Considerations for Rural Settings …
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/services-programs/domain-2-physical-well-being-health-and-motor-development
… growing taller or gaining more weight; they also involve a complex series of changes in body composition, proportion, … motor control and coordination from the center of their bodies outward. Children develop motor skills involving … through kindergarten Developmental Growth Statements – Goal 26: Children demonstrate awareness and understanding of …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/hospitals
… Certification as a hospital provider, an applicant must complete and submit an application packet. Application … through the Bureau of Facility Standards at 208-334-6626. All building construction plans must be submitted for … Survey Results Review hospital survey results CMS Compare Website CMS hospital compare website Complaint Process How …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/idaho-recreational-waters
… illnesses can spread when people swallow, breathe in, or come into contact with contaminated water. The Centers for … the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435, or the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-764-7661. … the animal poison hotlines listed above. My dog got sick or died after swimming in a lake or river. Will a public agency …