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/news/idaho-administration-bulletins-contains-notice-rulemakings-month
… Bulletin published today. Please select the docket number below to visit the Office of the Administrative Rules website to … RULEMAKING 16-0225-2101 – Rewrite - FEES CHARGED BY THE STATE LABORATORY - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING 16-0309-2101 …
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/news/model-shows-continued-mitigation-will-effectively-slow-spread-covid-19
… April 15, 2020 Author Niki Forbing-Orr A model developed by The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), the … stay-home order, and not necessarily to estimate the number of hospitalizations, ICU admissions, or deaths from …
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/news/dhw-expects-2-5-percent-increase-weekly-covid-19-vaccine-doses
… weekly COVID-19 vaccine doses January 15, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … release of second doses. However, we have been notified by the federal government that Idaho will see a 2-5 percent increase in the number of doses we will receive each week, which amounts to …
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/news/dhw-ramps-work-prevent-fraud-waste-and-abuse-idaho-child-care-program
… in Idaho Child Care Program January 12, 2026 Author DHW Communications In response to national interest in child … incomplete Received funds for staff that were not eligible Number of evaluations by county: Ada – 345 Bannock – 55 Bear Lake – 1 Benewah – 4 …
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/news/first-confirmed-infection-uk-coronavirus-variant-idaho
… actively investigating infections suspected to be caused by SARS-CoV-2 variants. The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories (IBL) continues to expand the number of Idaho samples being sequenced to identify emerging … information about the novel coronavirus, please visit https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ . Media contacts: …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-holds-public-hearing-160733-adult-mental-health-services-docket-no
… p.m. (MT) Join from the meeting link https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m5a1a42bd9dbe63b717dd807fbc9baca0 Join by Phone: 1-415-527-5035 or 1-303-498-7536 Meeting access code: … 2761 289 2093 Meeting password: eDA7ZxEAy55 (33279932 from phones and video systems) Resources Details Event End Date …
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/news/dhws-preston-office-close-june-services-continue-be-available
… services.” Before the pandemic began, individuals primarily visited the office to apply for self-reliance benefits, such … of the time, those individuals could be served over the phone or online. The office has been closed for most of the … staff continue to provide services without disruption by phone, email, fax, online through the DHW website , and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-child-and-family-services-program-accepting-public-comment-social
… DHW Child and Family Services program accepting public comment for the Social Services Block Grant Plan Type of … preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for community-based care, home-based care, or … Please note that the Department will not accept comment by phone, fax, or e-mail to Department or Child and Family …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-and-child-and-family-services-welcomes-your-comments-about-social
… DHW and Child and Family Services welcomes your comments about the Social Services Block Grant … preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care by providing for community-based care, home-based care, or … Please note that the department will not accept comment by phone, fax, or e-mail to Department or Child and Family …
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/news/dhw-does-not-support-or-fund-any-porn-literacy-children-idaho
… for children in Idaho September 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … transmitted infections Birth control methods Where to find a healthcare provider Talking to parents/caregivers …
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/news/idahoans-urged-test-homes-radon-second-leading-cause-lung-cancer-us
… 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 … more information about how to test your home or where to find a test kit, call the Idaho Careline at 2-1-1, or visit …
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/news/idaho-children-ages-12-15-now-eligible-receive-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine
… to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … children engaged in their extracurricular activities.” To find a vaccine provider, please visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ . Read the CDC’s …
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/news/idaho-parents-who-are-past-due-child-support-payments-lose-their-us-passports-new-national
… as new national policy takes effect May 21, 2026 Author DHW Communications Idaho Child Support Services stands ready to … significantly behind on child support payments will soon find that their passports have been revoked. The U.S. … support including: Withholding support payments from income Reporting debts to credit bureaus Garnishing bank …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-liheap-waiver-request
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver request Type of notice/meeting … 2763 084 1673 Meeting password: KkbcmayY388 (55226299 from phones and video systems) This information was updated on … on or before June 27, 2022. Comments may be emailed by June 27 to: Lisa.Johnson@dhw.idaho.gov Resources Waiver …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/health-quality-planning-commission
… Health Quality Planning Commission The Health Quality Planning Commission (HQPC) was established by the Idaho Legislature in 2006 to help the Department of … Planning Commission’s purpose and duties, has been repealed by House Bill 91, effective July 1, 2025. The commission …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/pharmacy-therapeutics-committee
… Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee The Idaho Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics … and answers. Additional meetings may occur if requested by Idaho Medicaid. How to Participate Registration: … from future participation. Resources P&T Committee Bylaws Policy for Written Submissions from Pharmaceutical …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-tse-system-council
… 46-916 Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency System - Council - Composition - Duties , for further information on the Idaho … to the Idaho Open Meeting Law: 2017 Idaho Open Meeting Law Bylaws of the Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency System of Care: … 2026 Idaho TSE Council Bylaws Idaho TSE System website Visit the website to learn how the TSE Branch creates a …
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/news/dhw-successfully-ends-temporary-housing-program-youth-foster-care
… for youth in foster care November 12, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … needs while they await more permanent placements. “The number of children coming into foster care rose in 2020 and … children in Idaho from 0.75 to 1.5. That means reducing the number of children entering the system and increasing the …
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/news/new-idaho-covid-19-hotline-available-monday-march-30
… of Health and Welfare (DHW) has announced a new toll-free number for Idahoans to call with questions about COVID-19 or the Statewide Stay-Home Order. The number, 1-888-330-3010, will be staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The number will be in service beginning Monday, March 30. Gov. …
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/news/dhw-publish-weekly-information-about-covid-19-and-long-term-care-facilities
… , starting today. The data will be provided in aggregated numbers of cases and deaths associated with long-term care … the data, which unfortunately includes an increasing number of cases now, and have developed a process to release the numbers for specific facilities without revealing a …
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/news/state-require-proof-residency-or-work-idaho-vaccine-appointments
… Idaho for vaccine appointments February 23, 2021 Author DHW Communications CORRECTION: Some vaccine providers may scan … is being allocated to the states based on population numbers, and that means it’s based on the number of people who live in each state,” said DHW Director …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/region-2-early-childhood-committee-recc
… The Region 2 Early Childhood Committee (RECC) The Region 2 Early Childhood Committee … ; Webex meeting call in number: 1-415-655-0003 Webex meeting number access code: 2762 734 1303 Password: 75927874 …
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/news/idaho-reports-two-more-cases-covid-19-total-seven-state
… significant events related to the pandemic. Because of the number of new cases, however, the department will no longer … refer to https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ for the latest numbers and Idaho-specific information. …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/regional-early-childhood-committee-recc-region-2
… The Regional Early Childhood Committee (RECC) Region 2 Type of notice/meeting Council … ; Webex meeting call in number: 1-415-655-0003 Webex meeting number access code: 2458 228 7678 Password: 99477926 …
Boards, Councils, & Committees
/about-dhw/boards-councils-committees/idaho-council-suicide-prevention
… Plan, to ensure the continued relevance of the plan by evaluating, implementing, and developing changes and new … Prevention & Health Promotion Program Specialist Idaho Commission on Aging Boise Dotti Owens Ada County Coroner’s …
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/news/covid-19-data-be-updated-daily-website-including-sundays-and-holidays
… most current information about cases of COVID-19 in their communities in light of the recent significant increases in case numbers throughout the state. Starting this week, the …
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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-february
… opportunities in February February 3, 2022 Author DHW Communications The February edition of the Idaho … TASK FORCE ON CHILDREN AT RISK. Please select the docket number below to learn more about negotiated rulemaking …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/board-health-and-welfare-meeting
… is available via Webex. Call 1-415-655-0003, meeting number 2469 289 1121, password 22378964 Resources Meeting …
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/news/dhw-hold-public-meetings-negotiated-rulemaking
… for negotiated rulemaking February 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The February issue of the Idaho … negotiated rulemaking, and one correction. Click the docket number below for more information. 16-0000-2000F - OMNIBUS …
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/news/september-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-notices-dhw
… contains three notices for DHW September 3, 2020 Author DHW Communications The September edition of the Idaho … rules permanent where reasonable. Click on the Docket number below to go to Office of the Administrative Rules …
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April idaho Administrative Bulletin contains seven dockets with changes or notices about rulemakings
/news/april-idaho-administrative-bulletin-contains-seven-dockets-changes-or-notices-about
… or notices about rulemakings April 7, 2021 Author DHW Communications The April Idaho Administrative Bulletin published today. Please select the docket number below to go to Office of the Administrative Rules …
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Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
/news/community-spread-covid-19-detected-south-central-idaho-associated-already-confirmed-case
… Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central … Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits. Cancel visits to nursing homes, retirement, and … https://phd5.idaho.gov/coronavirus for the latest local numbers and https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/ for …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … Department of Health and Welfare rules. Click on the Docket number below for more information. 16-0309-2002 – MEDICAID … RULE - Peer Support and Recovering Coaching & Electronic Visit Verification. Public hearings are set for Oct. 14 and …
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/news/board-health-and-welfare-hold-regular-meeting-nov-12
… to hold regular meeting Nov. 12 November 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will … Nov. 12, 2020 Where: WebEx: 1-415-655-0003, Meeting number 801 163 561, Password 96328827 In accordance with …
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/news/omicron-sub-lineage-ba2-identified-idaho-public-health-stresses-importance-reducing-spread
… reducing the spread of COVID-19 January 28, 2022 Author DHW Communications and Central District Health PIO The Idaho … will continue to monitor this and future variants and are committed to transparency in informing the public what we … Additional cases of BA.2 will be included in the total number of Omicron cases on the dashboard. The Idaho …
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/news/usda-approves-idahos-request-remove-sugary-drinks-and-candy-snap
… sugary drinks and candy from SNAP June 11, 2025 Author DHW Communications The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and … state. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed waiver requests submitted by Idaho, Arkansas, and Utah at a signing ceremony held …
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/news/gov-little-sign-executive-order-support-suicide-prevention-idaho
… suicide prevention in Idaho September 26, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho Gov. Brad Little this Wednesday, Sept. … at the Department of Health and Welfare. “This action by the governor is a concrete step toward our goal of reducing suicides in Idaho by 20% by 2025.” The Idaho Suicide Prevention Action …
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/news/additional-measles-reported-southwest-idaho-public-health-officials-continue-recommend
… in Southwest Idaho; public health officials continue to recommend immunization September 27, 2023 Author DHW … in the household of the initial measles patient announced by public health officials Sept. 20 . “We are concerned to … public health officials. For more information on measles, visit www.cdc.gov/measles . Media Contacts: Greg Stahl, …
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/news/idaho-recognized-top-performing-state-critical-access-hospitals
… reporting rates and levels of improvement are recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s … access hospitals serve individuals across the state by improving healthcare access for rural communities, and 100 percent of Idaho’s critical access …
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/news/four-organizations-chosen-operate-youth-crisis-centers-idaho
… youth crisis centers in Idaho December 20, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … when they’re in crisis,” says DHW Director Dave Jeppesen. “By doing so, we expect we will reduce the rate of youth … Crisis intervention services Community-based referrals “By giving young people a place to seek help, we expect these …
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/news/child-measles-case-reported-southeast-idaho
… case reported in southeast Idaho August 16, 2024 Author DHW Communications A case of measles in a child has been … had not been vaccinated against measles. The child was seen by health care providers for symptoms of measles and was not … Idaho Public Health is working with healthcare facilities visited by the child to identify potentially exposed workers …
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/news/idaho-submits-waiver-request-exclude-soft-drinks-and-candy-snap-purchases
… and candy from SNAP purchases May 16, 2025 Author DHW Communications Following direction from Idaho Gov. Brad … today seeking approval to implement House Bill 109, signed by Gov. Little in April. Idaho is among just a few states to … law. House Bill 109 aims to promote healthier food choices by removing soft drinks and candy from the list of items …
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/news/idaho-lawmakers-help-raise-more-66k-youth-foster-care
… $66k for youth in foster care December 23, 2025 Author DHW Communications For the second year in a row, members of the … $66,000 for young people preparing for adulthood. Organized by Luisa Uribe-Holtzclaw and her husband, Rep. James … is about showing them they are seen, valued, and supported by their community, especially during the holidays.” The …
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/news/grant-program-seeks-retain-doctors-rural-idaho
… retain doctors in rural Idaho November 27, 2023 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … four-year period toward their academic debt. RPIP is funded by fees assessed to physicians attending the University of … Syringa Hospital in support of the application for Dr. Kelby Wilson, who’s worked at Syringa as a rural family …
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/news/west-nile-virus-activity-rising-across-state-state-health-officials-say
… state health officials say September 8, 2021 Author DHW Communications Human West Nile virus (WNV) infections as … one human infection had been reported in Idaho last year by Sept. 1. “The conditions are right for mosquitoes to … annual vaccines for horses. For more information, please visit www.westnile.idaho.gov . The Idaho Department of …
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/news/eagle-island-state-park-host-winter-event-idaho-foster-families
… 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, … opportunity to participate in the Junior Ranger program led by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. “Foster and …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/division-welfare-accepting-public-comment-community-services-block
… Division of Welfare accepting public comment on Community Services Block Grant State Plan July 25-Aug. 3 … 2762 070 7801 Meeting Password: ZFqvsCiD325 (93787243 from phones and video systems) Webex: …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain … exceptions; for example, products authorized for sale by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food, Drug, and … to apply for a permit, which must be renewed annually: Visit www.tobaccopermits.com and fill out the online …
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/news/idaho-health-and-welfare-and-idaho-state-museum-partner-give-foster-families-free-museum
… families free museum access December 19, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare … to enrich the lives of foster children and their families by building a deeper connection to Idaho’s rich history and … will receive reusable museum passes that grant unlimited visits to the Idaho State Museum, located in Julia Davis …
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/news/dhw-will-resume-applications-idaho-child-care-program-january
… Child Care Program in January November 14, 2024 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) … while remaining within our appropriation as required by state law. The enrollment pause avoided a projected … qualify. • Existing ICCP recipients will not be impacted by the lower eligibility threshold until they recertify, …