Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Information

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is Idaho’s largest state government agency, and employs nearly 2,850 individuals statewide. Our employees work to provide Idahoans with health and human services, access to health insurance programs, support for families and children, and hospitalization services for mentally and developmentally disabled patients. We have offices throughout Idaho and operate four hospitals/residential facilities and a state lab. Last year, our agency served almost 340,000 people - one out of every four Idahoans. Our programs and services are designed to help people live healthy and be productive, strengthening individuals, families and communities. We strive to promote and protect the health and safety of Idahoans, from birth throughout life. Enjoy our competitive benefits package! We offer incredible employee benefits, including: excellent low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; ten paid holidays a year; participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems; multiple savings plans; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more. Learn more about a career with IDHW: www.careers.dhw.idaho.gov