In September 2025, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing a broad range of junk food items, specifically soft drinks, candy, and certain high-sugar snacks. The waiver was …
In Idaho, where the majestic Sawtooths tower over Boise’s tech boom and the Snake River carves through rural farmlands, healthcare access can feel as remote as a backcountry trail for low-income families. Whether you’re a parent in Nampa covering kids’ check-ups or a senior in Pocatello managing diabetes on a fixed budget, the Idaho Medicaid …
From the rugged trails of Boise to the potato fields of Idaho Falls and the wild rivers of Salmon, Idaho’s Gem State beauty comes with the grit of rural living and urban growth pressures. If you’re a family in Coeur d’Alene watching fuel costs or a retiree in Twin Falls counting canned goods, the Idaho …
Idaho Medicaid is a health insurance program funded by federal and state dollars, providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and disabled individuals. This guide outlines the eligibility criteria, income limits, asset rules, and application process for Idaho Medicaid, based on federal and Idaho Department of Health and …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Idaho, also known as the Food Stamp Program, provides monthly benefits to low-income households to purchase nutritious food, helping to alleviate food insecurity and promote access to healthy meals. Benefits are issued via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, known as the Idaho Quest Card, accepted at most …
What are the SNAP income limits in Idaho? Idaho follows the federal SNAP income limits based on household size. The calculator checks both gross & net income tests automatically for Idaho. How much can 1 person receive in food stamps in Idaho? For FY2025, a 1-person household in Idaho can receive up to around $291 …