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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:
  • Sliding fee discount for medical clinic or counseling services for those not on Medicaid
  • WIC, PAT, and NFP applicants who are not adjunctively eligible for Idaho Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFI

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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The Central District Health Public Information team works with media and the public to assist with public health-related information and to answer questions in a timely, accurate and helpful manner.

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Idaho Baby and Tot Expo

September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Organized by: Community Outreach, Women, Infants & Children

Event Details:

The CDH Community Outreach and WIC teams will share information with the public
at the free Idaho Baby and Tot Expo
[https://www.iblevents.com/idaho-babypalooza] from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Saturday, Sept. 13, at Expo Idaho (aka “the fairgrounds”) 5610 N Glenwood St,
Garden City, ID 83714. 

Event Location: Expo Idaho | 5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714

Registration URL: https://www.iblevents.com/idaho-babypalooza

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