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Idaho
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 27, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Idaho, we recommend that you visit the state's Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources website or Idaho Commerce's COVID-19 Resources and Information.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Suspension of Residential and Commercial Eviction Proceedings
Pursuant to an order by the Idaho Supreme Court, responding to coronavirus, courts will suspend all non-emergency eviction proceedings. According to the order, only drug-related eviction proceedings will be scheduled for a hearing. This suspension … » more information -
Waiver of Medical Licensing Requirements
Due to the increasing occurrence of COVID-19 and the need to increase the state’s healthcare capacity, Governor Little waived numerous administrative regulations related to medical licensing. These provisions include the Board of Medicine’s rules … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Unemployment Assistance
Unemployment insurance is a program for workers unemployed through no fault of their own. Unemployment benefits may be available to some individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19, subject to guidance from the Idaho Department of … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for women, infants, and children. WIC provides: (1) eWIC cards to buy healthy supplemental foods from grocery stores; (2) nutrition education; (3) help finding healthcare and other community services; and … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Idaho Food Stamps program, helps families buy needed food to stay healthy and safe. An eligible family receives an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which can be used … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)
TAFI provides temporary cash assistance for families with kids to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. TAFI is a pre-existing program, but those affected by COVID-19 who are otherwise eligible may qualify. » more information -
Grab & Go Lunch Program
Boise School District will provide free sack breakfast, lunch, supper, and a snack to children, ages 1-18, each day, to eat at home. Meals will be served sack style on a first-come first-serve basis, from 11 am to 12 pm each day. » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Waiver of Medical Licensing Requirements
Due to the increasing occurrence of COVID-19 and the need to increase the state’s healthcare capacity, Governor Little waived numerous administrative regulations related to medical licensing. These provisions include the Board of Medicine’s rules … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Suspension of Residential and Commercial Eviction Proceedings
Pursuant to an order by the Idaho Supreme Court, responding to coronavirus, courts will suspend all non-emergency eviction proceedings. According to the order, only drug-related eviction proceedings will be scheduled for a hearing. This suspension … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)
TAFI provides temporary cash assistance for families with kids to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. TAFI is a pre-existing program, but those affected by COVID-19 who are otherwise eligible may qualify. » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Health Insurance Special Enrollment
Idaho’s health insurance marketplace, Your Health Idaho, worked to relax the requirements for eligible individuals to enroll in health insurance during this time. Individuals who have lost employer-sponsored health insurance as a result of … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
State Income Tax Extension
Governor Brad Little extended the deadline for filing state income taxes, from April 15, 2020 to June 15, 2020. Returns filed by June 15, 2020 will have no interest or penalty charged. … » more information -
State Property Tax Relief Filing Extension
Governor Brad Little extended the deadline for filing state property tax relief, from April 15, 2020 to June 15, 2020. This does not include applications for homeowner’s exemptions. » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Extension on Expiring Driving Credentials
The Idaho Department of Transportation has extended all driver’s licenses, driver’s training permits, instruction permits, commercial learner’s permits, identification cards, and commercial driver’s licenses without hazardous material (“hazmat”) … » more information -
Primary Election Conducted by Mail
Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced that the primary election will remain on May 19, 2020, but will be conducted by mail due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)
TAFI provides temporary cash assistance for families with kids to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. TAFI is a pre-existing program, but those affected by COVID-19 who are otherwise eligible may qualify. » more information -
Waiver of Medical Licensing Requirements
Due to the increasing occurrence of COVID-19 and the need to increase the state’s healthcare capacity, Governor Little waived numerous administrative regulations related to medical licensing. These provisions include the Board of Medicine’s rules … » more information -
Actors Fund Emergency Assistance
The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to professionals in the entertainment industry who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. By completing one application, individuals can apply for assistance from the Actors Fund … » more information -
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
The Arts Administrators of Color Network is providing one-time grants of up to $200 to artists and arts administrators who have been financial impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information -
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
To help address school closures resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has curated a list of free online learning resources, including a digital classroom for children who experience difficulty learning … » more information
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