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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 Announces New Director

BOISE, May 19, 2026 – The Central District Health (CDH) Board is pleased to announce that Kristin Ryan was chosen as the agency’s new director. Ryan most recently worked at the City of Boise as Deputy Director of Shared Services. Prior to that she was a Deputy Director for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality…

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CDH Director Announces Summer Retirement Date

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