Idaho Administrative Code Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Idaho Administrative Code – Title IDAPA 16: Department of Health and Welfare
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) under IDAPA 16 regulates a broad spectrum of rules related to public health, social services, welfare programs, mental health, and safety. This title is one of the largest in the Idaho Administrative Code and covers various divisions within the department.
Key Areas Covered under IDAPA 16:
Public Health Services
Disease prevention and control
Immunizations
Vital records (birth/death certificates)
Food safety and sanitation standards
Behavioral Health
Mental health and substance use disorder services
Inpatient and outpatient treatment regulations
Crisis services and involuntary holds
Medicaid and Health Coverage
Medicaid eligibility and services
Long-term care
Managed care and third-party administration
Public Assistance and Welfare
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Child care assistance
Refugee services
Developmental Disabilities and Aging Services
Adult protection
Services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)
Residential habilitation and day services standards
Child Welfare and Protection
Child protective services
Foster care and adoption regulations
Licensing standards for childcare providers
Licensing and Certification
Health care facility licensing (hospitals, nursing homes, residential care)
Assisted living and home health agency standards
Certification of behavioral health and developmental disability service providers
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Licensing of EMTs and ambulance services
Training and equipment standards
Common IDAPA 16 Chapters:
16.03.01 – Eligibility for Health Care Assistance
16.03.05 – Rules Governing Eligibility for Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD)
16.03.09 – Medicaid Basic Plan Benefits
16.06.01 – Child and Family Services
16.07.01 – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – Rule Definitions and Provider Standards
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