Title 56 — PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WELFARE
23 chapters · 230 sections in this title.
Idaho Code § 56-1901 health and social services ombudsman established
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56-1901. health and social services ombudsman established. (1) As used in this chapter, "service recipient" means: (a) A child who receives foster care or protective supervision services pursuant to chapter 16, title 16, Idaho Code; or (b) A child receiving services in a resident…
Idaho Code § 56-1902 powers and duties
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56-1902. powers and duties. The health and social services ombudsman shall: (1) Operate independently of the legislature, the courts, the department of health and welfare, and any other state agency or department; (2) Establish and manage a statewide procedure to receive, examine…
Idaho Code § 56-1903 Complaints
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56-1903. Complaints. (1) Complaints may be submitted to the ombudsman: (a) With respect to a particular service recipient, alleging an agency’s or department’s behavior or action was: (i) Contrary to law, rule, or policy; (ii) Imposed without an adequate statement of reason; or (…
Idaho Code § 56-1904 complaint review and examination
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56-1904. complaint review and examination. (1) Upon receipt of a complaint, or upon the ombudsman’s own initiative, the ombudsman may: (a) Determine if a complaint involves any action by the department of health and welfare or any other state agency or department that provides he…
Idaho Code § 56-1905 Obligations of state agencies and departments
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56-1905. Obligations of state agencies and departments. Upon request of the ombudsman, a state agency or department shall: (1) Provide the ombudsman with access to all information, records, and documents in possession or control of the state agency or department, including unfett…
Idaho Code § 56-1906 Penalties for obstruction or retaliation
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56-1906. Penalties for obstruction or retaliation. Any individual who willfully interferes with or impedes the health and social services ombudsman in the performance of the duties of the ombudsman’s office or who retaliates against anyone who files a complaint pursuant to sectio…
Idaho Code § 56-1907 Access to records
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56-1907. Access to records. Any person, department, agency, or commission authorized to carry out the duties enumerated in this chapter shall have access to all relevant records, which shall be subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 1, title 74, Idaho Code. Other persons and e…
Idaho Code § 56-1908 disclosure of complaints
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56-1908. disclosure of complaints. Complaints received by the ombudsman and any examination of such complaint, including informal proceedings and any informal proceedings conducted by any designee of the ombudsman pursuant to this chapter and any rules adopted pursuant to this ch…