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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Anyone 45 years and older and those 16 and older living in congregate settings now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley Counties

by Trent Young on March 24, 2021

CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH — Effective immediately, any residents who are 45-years and older, and anyone who is 16-years and older and lives in a congregate setting are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the four counties served by Central District Health, which include Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley.

The move to further open vaccine eligibility comes after today’s statewide announcement by Governor Brad Little to make the vaccine available to more Idahoans, sooner, and just two days after those 55-years and older became eligible to receive the vaccine in CDH’s jurisdiction. Read More.
View COVID-19 Vaccine Webpage