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/news/dhw-offers-negotiated-rulemaking-opportunities-march
… DHW offers negotiated rulemaking opportunities in March March 14, 2022 Author DHW Communications The March edition of the Idaho Administrative … links below to go to Office of the Administrative Rules website to review the negotiated rulemakings for DHW. Docket …
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/about-dhw/job-openings-and-internships
… of Health and Welfare (DHW) seeks individuals who are committed to lifelong learning, who enjoy building relationships, and who believe … hours are coordinated with the internship supervisor. Onsite, remote, or hybrid options may be available. …
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/news/health-advisory-issued-eagle-bar-hells-canyon-reservoir
… Health advisory issued for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir August 21, 2025 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is … algae@deq.idaho.gov . Monitor media reports and DHW’s website for health advisories. Cyanobacteria are a natural part …
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/providers/diabetes-heart-disease-stroke-prevention-program/provider-resources
… Education and Support Service (DSMES) Programs Cholesterol management and guidelines Hypertension management … between each level of care and integrates existing community resources to improve patient outcomes and reduce … a diagnosis of overweight or obesity. Visit the USPSTF website for additional information on screening for prediabetes …
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/providers/developmental-disabilities-and-residential-habilitation-agencies/residential-habilitation
… is a certified entity that provides integrated, tailored services and supports to eligible participants. These facilities are designed to help … certification of a residential habilitation agency must complete the following: Step 1: Make sure your agency is …
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/news/september-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-notices-dhw
… September Administrative Bulletin contains three notices for DHW September 3, 2020 Author DHW Communications The September edition of the Idaho … below to go to Office of the Administrative Rules (OAR) website to review the Bulletin notice for changes or notices …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/dhw-hosts-zero-based-rulemaking-public-hearing-docket-16-0317-2201
… DHW hosts a Zero-Based Rulemaking Public Hearing - Docket 16-0317-2201 Medicare … by close of business on Friday, April 1. Submit your comments by Email: Jennifer.Pinkerton@dhw.idaho.gov · Stay informed about updates to Medicaid Policy via DHW website: … · Updated draft rules will publish in an upcoming Administrative Bulletin at …
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/news/owyhee-county-reports-idahos-first-west-nile-virus-infections-humans-year
… Owyhee County reports Idaho’s first West Nile virus infections in humans this year September 9, 2020 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West … to protect themselves and their families,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian. …
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/about-dhw/nondiscrimination
… Nondiscrimination The Department of Health and Welfare is committed to equal opportunity in the delivery of programs … - programs and services In accordance with applicable federal civil rights laws, the department does not … 7-1-1 (TTY) This notice is available at the department's website: …
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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/stroke-smart-idaho
… Stroke Smart Idaho Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death in Idaho, but rapid … recognition and treatment can significantly improve outcomes. Idaho’s Stroke Smart State Initiative strengthens … 2020 Emotional and Behavioral Effects of Stroke Visit this site by the American Stroke Association (ASA) to read …
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/providers/family-planning-providers/pregnancy-abortion-and-adoption-resources
… Resources Idaho Statute 18-609 requires the department to compile a free ultrasound provider list and provide information … on Jan. 1 Requests must be made using the form on this website. Providers must make a request by Dec. 15 each year …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care-5
… do. When crisis arise or if you need to find resources, please visit this page to find what you need. You will find a … range from emergency contacts, general information, and community supports. We know fostering can be challenging, … that you do not see below, please email FosterCareWebsite@dhw.idaho.gov . Search Additional Resources 211 You can …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/ems-grants
… Grants The Bureau administers the annual Emergency Medical Services Agency Vehicle and Equipment (EMSAVE) grant and other grants depending … webinars are offered to help applicants and awardees become familiar with the application submission and subgrant …
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/news/surveyors-complete-115-infection-control-surveys-idaho-nursing-homes
… Surveyors complete 115 infection control surveys in Idaho nursing … & Certification and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are working with them in this fight against … control surveys in the following circumstances: Perform on-site surveys of nursing homes with previous COVID-19 …
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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. … Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking … mission is to expand awareness, education, supports, and services for individuals living with ADRD and their …
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/services-programs/trainings-and-information
… and information sessions about the new budget model. In the coming months as we begin to launch new services and budget model the department will schedule and host these sessions. This information is subject to …
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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. … promote suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services, as well as collaborate with the Department of …
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/services-programs/food-assistance/about-snap
… About SNAP The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income families buy the food they need in order to stay … meet certain criteria in order to qualify for the expedited services. Eligibility: Households must meet certain …
Service & Program Gateway
/services-programs/birth-marriage-death-records
… Birth, Marriage, & Death Records Services & Programs Birth, Marriage, & Death Records … Order or change a birth certificate and instructions to file a delayed birth certificate. Order and Change Birth … care planning is the process of thinking and talking about future medical decisions and the kind of care you would want …
Public Notices & Meetings
/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 notice/meeting Public … metrics Updates to reimbursement methodologies for certain services Adjustments related to the flexibilities allowed in … MT at 450 W. State. St., Boise. Webex: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/j.php?MTID=m7ba075be4ef0dcd6010934eabaad2cb6 …
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/providers/child-care-providers/professional-development-and-continuing-education
… Development and Continuing Education Resources are available to Idaho licensed child care providers to either complete the required continuing education credits or participate in the professional development …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/idaho-state-medical-director
… sensitive emergencies (TSE) council and the EMS advisory committee (EMSAC). On This Page For more detailed information on medical director information, resources, … controlled substances. The “Registering Emergency Medical Services Agencies Under the Protecting Patient Access to …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/air-quality-wildfire-smoke
… / Wildfire Smoke Indoor air quality plays an important role in protecting the health of Idaho residents, because most … can be caused by everyday sources such as radon, mold, combustion appliances, cleaning products, wildfire smoke, … can cause lung cancer. Pesticides: Do not store or use on site. Exposure can cause both acute and long‑term health …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/early-periodic-screening-diagnostic-and-treatment-epsdt
… allows a child under 21 to receive medically necessary services that exceed the limits of the Idaho Medicaid plan. … early. Who can get EPSDT services? If you are eligible for Children's Medicaid or CHIP, you can qualify for … the federal Medicaid law, then it is coverable under EPSDT. Companies who provide these services to children enrolled in …
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/news/covid-19-vaccine-advisory-committee-sends-final-recommendations-group-3-gov-little
… COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends final recommendations for Group 3 to Gov. Little March 19, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho … and bar workers Airport workers Banks and other financial services Idaho tax commission employees Idaho power workers …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/about-pregnancy-abortion-and-adoption-resources
… requires the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) to compile a Free Ultrasound Provider List and provide … a customer service specialist. Visit the Idaho CareLine website Disclaimer *Information presented on these lists are …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-elderly-or-adults-disabilities
… Adults with Disabilities Medicaid covers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (DD) as well and … also covers elderly persons who may need additional services to help them live as independent as they can. The … care at the right place at the right cost with the right outcomes. After Medicaid eligibility is determined, and person …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1
… Vape/electronic smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, starting July 1 … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
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/news/booster-doses-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-now-available-some-people-who-have-had-pfizer-two-dose
… Booster doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for some people who have had Pfizer two-dose series September 24, 2021 … of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and …
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/news/vapeelectronic-smoking-device-retailers-are-required-get-tobacco-permit-starting-july-1-0
… Vape/electronic smoking device retailers are required to get a tobacco permit, starting July 1 … from tobacco or nicotine; or electronic smoking devices, components, parts, or accessories will be required to obtain …
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/news/booster-doses-moderna-johnson-johnson-vaccines-now-available-some-people
… doses of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines now available for some people October 22, 2021 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare …
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/news/monkeypox-sample-handling-error-leads-internal-lab-investigation
… Monkeypox sample handling error leads to internal lab investigation August 2, 2022 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories yesterday …
Public Notices & Meetings
/public-meetings-and-notices/infant-toddler-coordinating-council-scheduled-meet-nov-5
… The Infant Toddler Coordinating Council is scheduled to meet Nov. 5 The Infant Toddler Coordinating Council is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. MDT …
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 Type of notice/meeting Public Notice The department will host virtual negotiated rulemakings for 16.05.04 – Grant funding for Idaho Council on …
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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 …
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 … 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/board-health-and-welfare-adopts-rule-timely-activation-crisis-standards-care
… Board of Health and Welfare adopts rule for timely activation of crisis standards of care December 11, 2020 Author DHW Communications At an emergency board meeting today, the … from what they expect. For example, emergency medical services may need to triage (prioritize) which 9-1-1 calls …
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/services-programs/about-my-choice-matters
… Medicaid’s promise to listen to what adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have to say about … and developmental disability program. Go to What's New Community Now Ongoing opportunities for the public to meet … with disabilities to have more control over their life and future. Go to Guardianship and Supported Decision Making …
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/about-dhw/strategic-planning
… Strategic Planning Learn more about DHW's most recent Strategic Plan and … It’s our mission. Our goal is to help the people we serve become self-reliant by working with them to identify solutions … so they won’t need to seek assistance from the state in the future. To carry out our mission, DHW has nearly 3,000 …
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/providers/wic/wic-staff
… section provides essential materials for WIC staff. Available resources include forms, formula handbook, data catalog, … Application - EN and SP Card inventory - monthly report Complaint or incident report Computer down kit … sheet ABCDE conversation ABCDE tool WIC coordinators Clinic site modification Clinic procedures for site modification …
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/news/first-human-infection-west-nile-virus-idaho-year
… First human infection of West Nile virus in Idaho this year August 4, 2023 Author DHW Communications Idaho’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) … to identify health needs, design solutions, and implement services that encourage behaviors contributing to healthier, …
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/news/october-administrative-bulletin-contains-three-dockets-public-hearings-0
… October Administrative Bulletin contains three dockets with public hearings October 8, 2020 Author DHW Communications Three dockets in the October edition of the … RULE - ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION - PERSONAL CARE SERVICES & BEHAVIORAL CARE UNITS. Public hearings are set …
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/news/dhw-hold-public-meetings-negotiated-rulemaking
… DHW to hold public meetings for negotiated rulemaking February 4, 2021 Author DHW Communications The February issue of the Idaho … 16-0717-2101 - 16.07.17 – SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS SERVICES– NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING 16-0739-2101 - 16.07.39 – …
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/news/covid-19-now-leading-cause-death-idaho
… COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in Idaho December 10, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare has … deaths which are shown on Idaho's coronavirus.idaho.gov website, and therefore, will not match the mortality counts on …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/tse-ems-designation-program
… Idaho Military Division (IMD)! The Health and Welfare website is temporarily hosting online content until it is … provides additional details. On This Page The 2020 Idaho Legislature approved changes to the administrative rules of … for their excellent patient care, quality improvement, and commitment to working with the Idaho TSE System. How the …
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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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/services-programs/financial-assistance/about-tafi
… in Idaho (TAFI) provides temporary cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to help pay for food, clothing, … through two methods: You can have the money directly deposited into your bank account by completing the Direct …
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/news/two-severe-allergic-reactions-reported-after-covid-19-vaccination-idaho
… Two severe allergic reactions reported after COVID-19 vaccination in Idaho December 22, 2020 Author DHW Communications The Idaho Division of Public Health has … fever, fatigue, headache, chills, soreness at the injection site, among others. They usually don’t last longer than a …
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/news/first-probable-monkeypox-case-reported-idaho
… First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho July 6, 2022 Author DHW Communications Idaho Division of Public Health and Central … was performed at the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories, and samples are being sent to CDC for confirmation of the monkeypox …
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/providers/idaho-maternal-and-child-health/idaho-maternal-and-child-health-program
… Program Idaho's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program is committed to improving the health and well-being of mothers, … needs (CYSHCN), and their families, and is funded by the Title V MCH Block Grant. MCH programs and activities Learn … through the Federal Title V Information System (TVIS) website which allows you to compare Idaho to other states. How …