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/services-programs/medicaid-health/youth-empowerment-services-yes
… Services (YES) is the mental health system of care in Idaho for children with serious emotional disturbance (SED) — a … Children under the age of 18 years old Children with a complete assessment that identifies an SED through Liberty … Healthcare at 208-258-7980. Youth Empowerment Services Visit the YES website What's Covered If you are eligible for …
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/news/gilmore-townsite-health-risk-information-released-public-meetings-scheduled
… Gilmore townsite health-risk information released, public meetings scheduled June 22, 2023 Author DHW Communications LEMHI COUNTY— The Agency for Toxic Substances … soil. Children, pregnant women, and adults living in or visiting the townsite multiple times a year are exposed to …
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/about-dhw/reports-and-statistics
… health data to be transparent in how the department is performing in regards to the health and well-being of Idahoans. … we measure our progress toward our vision, not just in accomplishing particular tasks, but also the impact of our … and abortions from vital records) and population data. The latest reports for births and population are for 2018; data …
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/managedcare
… works in our state – moving from the traditional fee-for-service system to a managed care model. The department … if you would like an interpreter present. Who should come? Anyone currently receiving services through Medicaid … due to reimbursement challenges, resulting in fewer office visits and worsening health outcomes. Stakeholders raised …
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/news/idaho-recognized-top-performing-state-critical-access-hospitals
… Idaho recognized as top performing state for critical access hospitals August 26, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr Every year, the top-10 … across the state by improving healthcare access for rural communities, and 100 percent of Idaho’s critical access …
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/news/make-new-years-resolution-quit-tobacco-good-new-resources-quit-are-available-people-behavioral
… Make a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco for good! New resources to quit are available for people … behavioral health conditions January 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications Studies show it may take several tries before … to quit using tobacco products, free help is available by visiting: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) and …
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/news/idaho-medicaid-submits-behavioral-health-transformationimd-waiver-federal-approval
… Idaho Medicaid submits behavioral health transformation/IMD waiver for federal approval January 3, 2020 … care. The Division of Medicaid has begun development of a comprehensive implementation plan for the waiver that will … Medicaid team. For more information on Medicaid expansion, visit https://medicaidexpansion.idaho.gov/ . …
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/news/dhw-supports-recommendation-extra-dose-covid-19-vaccine-those-weakened-immune-systems
… DHW supports recommendation for extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for those with weakened … their healthcare providers to discuss their options, or visit the nearest vaccine clinic . More information is …
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/news/parents-infants-urgent-recall-issued-infant-formulas
… Parents of infants: Urgent recall issued for infant formulas February 18, 2022 Abbott Laboratories … at a facility in Sturgis, Michigan, after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who … out if the product you have is included in this recall, visit www.similacrecall.com and type in the code on the …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… Eagle Island State Park to host winter event for Idaho foster families January 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho foster, kinship, and adoptive families … and meaningful connection. The park remains open to all visitors, but event offerings are focused on Idaho’s foster, …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-henrys-lake-avoid-contact-harmful-algal-cyanobacterial-blooms
… Health advisory issued for Henrys Lake; avoid contact with harmful algal cyanobacterial blooms October 7, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Division of Public Health in the … are at an increased risk of illness. The division urges visitors to Henrys Lake to use caution when recreating in or …
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/news/harmful-algal-bloom-health-advisory-cedar-creek-and-salmon-falls-creek-reservoirs
… Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Cedar Creek and Salmon Falls Creek Reservoirs July 26, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs, visit DEQ’s website at …
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/news/cms-approves-idaho-medicaid-behavioral-health-transformation-1115-waiver-allowing
… CMS approves Idaho Medicaid Behavioral Health Transformation 1115 waiver allowing reimbursement for services … for mental diseases (IMDs). “This is very exciting news,” said Idaho Medicaid Administrator Matt Wimmer. … Idaho’s behavioral health system of care.” The waiver, accompanied by a corresponding implementation plan, is an …
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/providers/home-and-community-based-services-children-developmental-disabilities/childrens
… needs. Services can be delivered in settings that are comfortable and natural for the child: In their home In … Provider Portal Registration . For more information, visit Telligen's Idaho Medicaid website . The provider …
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/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider
… Becoming a Child Care Provider Information for those interested in learning how to become a … financial management skills For more information about ICCP Visit the ICCP page at the Idaho Department of Health and …
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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 …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-recommendations-group-2-clarifications-preliminary
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations for Group 2 clarifications, preliminary …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-negotiated-rulemakings-grant-funding-idaho-council-domestic
… DHW hosts negotiated rulemakings for grant funding for Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance … The department will host virtual negotiated rulemakings for 16.05.04 – Grant funding for Idaho Council on Domestic …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/education-and-resources
… Education and Resources Do you have an upcoming community event? Need help announcing your training courses? Feel free to send in your informational flyer or post to the TSE Branch staff … This is free training. For more information, please visit www.itd.idaho.gov/itd and click on the Traffic …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-4
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday July 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee26773a43ced7a7d8b7c26841d963e52 The Idaho Department of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-conduct-negotiated-rulemaking-medicaid-program
… DHW to conduct negotiated rulemaking for Medicaid program Type of notice/meeting Public Notice … dockets 16-0310-2101 and 16-0313.2101. Formal written comments are being accepted through Nov. 26, 2021. Verbal comments will be accepted in a virtual …
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/news/administrative-bulletin-march-contains-changes-or-notices-about-dhw-rulemakings
… Administrative Bulletin for March contains changes or notices about DHW rulemakings March 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative … IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE 16-0226-2101 - 16.02.26 – THE IDAHO CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/rural-health-clinics
… is neither a rehabilitation agency nor a facility primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases. A Rural … Medicare Certification of a Rural Health Clinic must complete and submit an application packet. Application … to Establish Provider-based Status Request to Provide Visiting Nursing Services Staffing Requirements - Waiver …
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/news/idaho-newborns-be-screened-additional-illnesses-and-conditions
… Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions January 26, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-1
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e65dc068eb1269ee40e9e2a62508ee8b2 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-3
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday February 1, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=eca6ad50c75af5261fee930f374295e06 American Sign Language Interpretation …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday April 26, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-24
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday January 24, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … this link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e268f383fb9faf49271c49d31a1a0573b The Idaho Department of …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-medicaid-seeks-comment-amendments-regarding-new-model-idahos
… Division of Medicaid seeks comment on amendments regarding new model for idaho's Adult Developmental Disabilities Program Type of … End Date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00 Event Start Date Fri, 11/26/2021 - 12:00 …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-8
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 30, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … /idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e66065e4cdcfa64b3fe0526c8e413b34a The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-19
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday November 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e087bc0260438ac3924c85ea47eb0540d The Idaho Department of Health …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-16
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday October 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, Oct. 26, via Webex. Those who will attend the briefing from DHW …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-0
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 11, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e03257b2266283ec10689eb5f05f57e33 The Idaho Department of Health and …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-2
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday January 25, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-rescheduled-wednesday
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing rescheduled for Wednesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/public-meetings-and-notices/idaho-medicaid-hosts-public-hearing-aged-and-disabled-waiver-renewal
… Idaho Medicaid hosts public hearing for Aged and Disabled Waiver renewal on May 19 Type of … MT at 450 W. State. St., Boise. Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m7ba075be4ef0dcd6010934eabaad2cb6 … Meeting Number: 2458 247 8486 Password: CSd2Mc4FYN8 (77326243 from phone or video system) Resources Agenda will be …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-media-briefing-set-tuesday-10
… COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday March 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … hw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef27202eef5e84321114dc7d26f14472a American Sign Language Interpretation will be …
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/news/covid-19-media-briefing-set-230-pm-tuesday-21
… COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday December 13, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed912665a67e9211affed8f22d462e4a7 The Idaho Department of Health …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/crisis-services-and-quick-reaction-team-qrt
… you need a care coordinator to explore immediate supports for your youth or to request out of home placement: call … team may need additional support when they are encountering complex challenges implementing a plan to resolve your youth … . If you would like to be anonymous, please visit https://app.keysurvey.com/f/1391131/5d8d/ so the …
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/lead-poisoning
… health. Lead poisoning is preventable. It is important for everyone, including parents and caregivers, healthcare … in their mouth with lead on them. Children from low-income households: The greatest risk factor for lead exposure … not remove lead. Check for Food and Product Recalls: Visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to check …
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/news/update-contact-phd-first-case-novel-coronavirus-reported-south-central-idaho-second-state
… UPDATE CONTACT FOR PHD: First case of novel coronavirus reported in south … and preserve capacity in our healthcare facilities. We are committed to working with our partners to provide the public … please call your healthcare provider in advance of a visit to discuss your symptoms and next steps. Everyone …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-accepting-public-comment-rules-low-income-home-energy-assistance
… DHW accepting public comment on rules for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Type of … United States Meeting number (access code): 2761 050 6261 Meeting password: wAKNqJPd837 (92567573 from phones and …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/resources
… Resources Find resources for behavioral health and information on the state … The phone number is 208-785-1200 . If you would like to visit a patient, schedule the visitation through the … The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. …
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/news/cdc-recommends-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-children-ages-5-11-doses-likely-available-next-week
… CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11; doses likely available next week in … location near you, contact your child’s pediatrician, visit Vaccines.gov , or contact your local public health …
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/news/more-time-home-winter-idahoans-urged-test-radon-gas
… With more time at home this winter, Idahoans urged to test for radon gas January 6, 2021 Author DHW Communications In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the … tests are simple and inexpensive — and can help save lives. Visit www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted radon test …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… Idahoans urged to test homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S. … 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and … are simple and inexpensive — and they can help save lives. Visit http://www.radonidaho.org to purchase a discounted …
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/news/minimize-covid-19-risk-division-welfare-offices-open-appointments-only
… To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only March 17, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr … Preston, and Twin Falls. To make an appointment or visit by phone: call 1-877-456-1233. To apply for benefits, … a change, or discuss your case: call 1-877-456-1233 or visit www.livebetteridaho.org Customers also can fax …
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/news/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-now-available-anyone-having-behavioral-health-crisis
… 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now available for anyone having a behavioral health crisis July 18, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at … by simply dialing or texting 988. For more information, visit call988idaho.com . Idaho residents should still call …
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Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services
/news/department-health-and-welfare-begins-hiring-63-positions-strengthen-child-welfare-services
… Department of Health and Welfare begins hiring for 63 positions to strengthen child welfare services May 7, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … For more information about job openings and how to apply, visit the state’s child welfare job listings . The Idaho …
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/news/health-advisory-expanded-cj-strike-reservoir-near-mountain-home
… Health advisory expanded for CJ Strike Reservoir near Mountain Home September 17, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … drinking the water. For more information about cyanoHABs: Visit DEQ’s website at …