Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1) Any person
or their authorized representative desiring nonmedical assistance from any
county in this state shall, before such aid can be given, make a written
application to the clerk of the board of county commissioners or his designee
where such applicant resides. An application shall be provided to any
individual requesting assistance.
(2) An application for nonmedical assistance shall be on a form provided
by the county to which application is being made. This application and
information release shall be completed and signed by the applicant, or his
authorized representative, setting forth and describing all household
resources and sworn to before a county officer authorized by the laws of this
state to administer oaths, and filed with the clerk of the board. Failure to
comply shall result in denial.
(3) Except as provided in section 31-3410, Idaho Code, within ten (10)
working days of the date of application, an interview shall be required with
the clerk of the board or his designee. Evidence of need, indigency and
residence shall be supplied by the applicant or authorized representative. If
the applicant or authorized representative fails to make an appointment,
appear at an interview or fails to supply such documentation, the application
shall be denied. Any adult household member may be required to appear for an
interview, sign a general information release and complete an application.
Failure to comply shall result in denial of the requested assistance.
(4) Applicants and all household members who are not fully employed and
are capable of employment, shall be required to file an application with the
department of employment, use their best efforts to seek employment, and to
provide verification of such efforts to the county. The applicant and all
other household members may be required to submit a medical statement
certifying any inability to work. Individuals voluntarily removing themselves
from the work force may be denied assistance.

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