Public Notice

DHW accepts public comment on state plan for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The Department of Health and Welfare is holding a virtual public hearing from 10 a.m. to noon MT July 28 and will accept public comments through July 28 regarding the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2023 state plan. The LIHEAP program helps eligible families pay their energy costs.

To access the public hearing: 

Division of Welfare accepting public comment on LIHEAP waiver request

The Division of Welfare is holding a virtual public hearing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (MT) June 24 and will accept public comment about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization Waiver Request. The waiver request allows Idaho to increase the amount of funding transferred from the LIHEAP program to be used for weatherization services.

The public hearing will be presented via teleconference:

Dial +1-415-527-5035

Access Code 2763 084 1673

DHW seeks public comment on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

DHW is accepting public comment on the proposed use of funds during federal fiscal year 2022 for the Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant.

A public hearing will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. MT on Wednesday, May 18 via teleconference call-in.  

The plan will be available for public review, and copies may be obtained through written request to the Risk Reduction and Prevention Section, Division of Public Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at RRPSection@dhw.idaho.gov

DHW to hold negotiated rulemaking sessions for rules pertaining to Certified Family Homes

The Department of Health and Welfare will be conducting virtual negotiated rulemaking sessions the third and fourth weeks of May in preparation of the repeal and replacement of IDAPA 16.03.19, “Certified Family Homes,” which will occur during the 2023 legislative session. Stakeholders are invited to attend the session offered for their regions. The sessions begin May 16 and end May 25.