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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Department of Health and Welfare, Central District Health, and Idaho Department of Labor partner to offer services at same Mountain Home location

by Trent Young on August 10, 2021

CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH (Idaho) — To streamline services and provide a better experience for customers, the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is moving its public-facing office in Mountain Home to a shared location with Central District Health (CDH) and the Idaho Department of Labor (DOL). DHW’s office, previously at 2420 American Legion Blvd., will relocate to 520 E. 8th St. N., in Mountain Home, and will begin doing business there on August 17. Read More.