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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

The programs impacted by this change are:
  • WIC applicants who are not on Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFI
  • Clinic services for which a sliding scale is used
  • Licenses and permits for food establishments
  • Licenses and permits for septic onsite, pumper and installer services

You can review the policy here and then complete the form below to verify your lawful presence online or you can visit one of our CDH offices to confirm in person.

Lawful Presence Online Forms: English | Spanish

WIC: English | Spanish

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Central District Health welcomes Rachel Garceau as new Public Information Officer

by on October 7, 2021

CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH — Central District Health (CDH) is pleased to announce the addition of Rachel Garceau as its new Public Information Officer (PIO). As PIO, Garceau will be CDH’s main point of contact for all media inquiries and information requests throughout all four counties served by CDH (Ada, Boise, Elmore & Valley). She will be spearheading a variety of internal and external communication projects and marketing initiatives for the agency. Garceau’s contact information is:


Garceau joins CDH from the world of broadcast journalism and brings nearly 20 years of communications experience to the agency. “I am excited to join CDH and its accomplished team during a time at which public health is more vital than ever,” stated Rachel Garceau, CDH’s PIO. “I’m looking forward to helping further advance CDH’s vision of creating healthy people in healthy communities and serving as a credible bridge between community partners and members.”

If you’d like to keep up with CDH & public health, find us on Facebook and follow CDH on Twitter and Instagram at @CDHidaho.


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Media Contacts:
Rachel Garceau, 208-871-1712 | rgarceau@cdh.idaho.gov
Alina Gilmore, 208-830-2540 | agilmore@cdh.idaho.gov