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Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) — Idaho
Find your local AAA for caregiver support, planning help, and local services.
Idaho
Idaho resources for caregivers
Key Idaho entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportRespite
Family caregiver support & respite — Idaho
Caregiver training, support groups, and respite resources (availability varies; often coordinated through AAAs).
MedicaidLTSS
Idaho Medicaid — Long-term care & LTSS (start here)
Medicaid may help cover long-term services and supports (LTSS) depending on program and need. Use official channels to apply and get case-management guidance.
Self-directed careInfo
Self-direction / participant-directed options (ask your program)
Some Medicaid waiver services can be participant-directed. Confirm options and rules with your case manager or local agency.
WorkLeave
Federal FMLA (job-protected leave)
Unpaid, job-protected leave for eligible workers (federal law).
SafetyAPS
Report abuse / neglect (APS pathway) — Idaho
The Idaho Commission on Aging links to official reporting tools for suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults.
Long-term careOmbudsman
Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Idaho (via ICOA)
Help with concerns in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. Start at the Idaho Commission on Aging and navigate to the Ombudsman program.
ApplyBenefits portal
Idalink (online benefits portal)
Access and manage certain Idaho benefit programs online.