Idaho Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Idaho offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Idaho Industrial Commission handles workers' compensation claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment.
- Your employer must report the injury to their insurance carrier.
- Notify your employer within 60 days.
- File a formal complaint within 1 year.
- Nearly all Idaho employers must carry workers' compensation insurance.
- Benefits include medical treatment, temporary total/partial disability, permanent partial/total disability, and death benefits.
- Temporary total disability pays 67% of average weekly wage.
- Phone: 208-334-6000 / 1-800-950-2110
- Web: iic.idaho.gov
State Disability Programs
Idaho does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.
Medicaid
Idaho Medicaid is administered by the Department of Health and Welfare.
How to apply:- Online at idalink.idaho.gov
- By phone: 1-877-456-1233
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR) helps people with disabilities find employment.
Contact:- Phone: 208-334-3390
- Web: vr.idaho.gov
Disability Rights
Disability Rights Idaho is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 208-336-5353 / 1-866-262-3462
- Web: disabilityrightsidaho.org
Veterans Services
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 208-780-1300
- Web: veterans.idaho.gov
State Employment Protections
Idaho has the Idaho Human Rights Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 5 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Idaho Human Rights Commission: 208-334-2873 / 1-888-249-7025
- Web: humanrights.idaho.gov
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Industrial Commission | 1-800-950-2110 | iic.idaho.gov | | Medicaid | 1-877-456-1233 | healthandwelfare.idaho.gov | | Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | 208-334-3390 | vr.idaho.gov | | Disability Rights Idaho | 1-866-262-3462 | disabilityrightsidaho.org | | Idaho Human Rights Commission | 1-888-249-7025 | humanrights.idaho.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |