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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People 55 and older with medical conditions to become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, March 15

by Trent Young on March 12, 2021

CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH — Starting Monday, March 15, 2021, residents 55 years and older with a qualifying medical condition (Subgroup 3.1) will be eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The move to further expand vaccine eligibility comes after an announcement this week by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW), which outlined plans and associated timelines for Group 3. Group 3 focuses on specific age groups, giving a one-week-long priority to persons in a specified age group with a qualifying medical condition. The following week opens vaccine to individuals in the specified age group, with no qualifying medical condition required. Read More.