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The purpose of this study was to assess IDVS facilities statewide and determine what additional services may be needed and where they might best be provided. The study sought to identify, define and describe the needs of veterans throughout the State and the most appropriate, cost-effective strategy to provide the necessary services. More...
In accordance to the criminal history and background check requirements pursuant to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Minimum Standards for Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facilities and Criminal History And Background Checks Rules, IDAPA 16.03.02.009 and 16.05.06.100, a criminal history and background check must be completed on employees and contractors (contract employees) hired or contracted with, after October 1, 2007, who have direct patient access to residents in the skilled nursing care facility. More...
Application for admission to one of the Idaho State Veterans Homes More...
This is a resource directory for Veterans Services in the Treasure Valley. More...
This is a useful summary of federal VA services (Transition & Employment, Health, Cemetery/Burial, Benefits, and Appeals) More...
This is the 2020 edition of the IDVS Veterans Resource Directory. More...
This is a guide to Veterans Benefits offered by the state of Idaho. More...
This is a guide for Veterans Services in Southeastern Idaho. More...
§67-5292 states that all administrative rules automatically expire on July 1 unless extended by statute. The 2019 Idaho Legislature did not reauthorize all existing administrative rules as they have traditionally done in the past. As a result, the Governor directed DFM and all state executive agencies to exercise necessary executive authority to minimize the impact on state agencies, and the public most importantly. This special edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin re-publishes the state’s administrative rules as temporary and proposed rules concurrently, with an effective date of June 30, 2019. This includes IDVS IDAPA Rules 21.01.01, 21.01.04, and 21.01.06. This approach ensures the state’s administrative rules will continue to have the full force and effect of law. More...
If you or someone you know are in crisis, please call the Veterans' Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8.