Department of Insurance

Medicare Workshop
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Boise) | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/286361036693837?p=jU0fStUZhEbobhG9uF
In this interactive workshop, presented by the Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA Program, You’ll learn everything you need to know about Medicare before you sign up. In this 1 hour workshop we’ll discuss the costs, benefits, and differences between each of the options so you’ll be prepared to get started when the time comes.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/286361036693837?p=jU0fStUZhEbobhG9uF

1332 State Innovation Waiver Post Award Annual Public Forum
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Boise) | 700 W. State St. Boise ID 83720 JRW East Conf Rm (1st Floor), 700 W. State St. (1st Floor JRW East Conf Rm), Boise, Idaho, 83720
The Idaho Department of Insurance (“IDOI”) will hold a public forum and accept public comments regarding Idaho’s Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver.

Medicare Workshop
2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-09-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-12-09 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coeur d’Alene Public Library 702 E Front Ave, 702 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene
Are you new to Medicare? Just leaving work or group health insurance over the age of 65? Come and learn how to untangle the wonders of Medicare. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits, information, and assistance through workshops, group presentations and personal counseling. SHIBA is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Coeur d’Alene Public Library
702 E Front Ave
No Registration Required

Medicare Workshop
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Boise) | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243509921947785?p=HZA2pHsrf5oUMp0SpU
In this interactive workshop, presented by the Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA Program, You’ll learn everything you need to know about Medicare before you sign up. In this 1 hour workshop we’ll discuss the costs, benefits, and differences between each of the options so you’ll be prepared to get started when the time comes.

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243509921947785?p=HZA2pHsrf5oUMp0SpU

Public Hearing – Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho’s Form A Application
2026-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Boise) | 700 W. State St. Boise ID 83720 3rd Floor, 700 W. State St., Boise, ID, 83720, United States
BEFORE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE – STATE OF IDAHO
In re: Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho’s Form A Application for the Proposed Acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau of Wyoming
Docket No.18-4971-26
NOTICE OF HEARING
Idaho Code § 41-3806
Please take notice that the Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance will hold a hearing in accordance with section 41-3806, Idaho Code, as follows:

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time
Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Place: Idaho Department of Insurance, Conference Room A, 3rd Floor, 700 West State Street, Boise, Idaho
Agenda

Virtual Attendance:
Online:
https://teams.microsoft.com
Meeting ID: 258 025 779 854 455 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Telephone:
(208) 985-2810
Conference ID: 364 367 388#

Nature of Hearing: To educate the mutual members, who are both its policyholders and the ultimate owners, of Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho on the prospective acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau of Wyoming
Issues Involved: The transaction’s structure, the risks it presents, and how it preserves the statutory rights of mutual members per Idaho Code § 41-2831, which requires mutual insurers to operate solely in the interest of their member-owners.
Presiding: Dean Cameron, Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance
Legal Authority: Section 41-3806(2), Idaho Code.
Procedure: The hearing will be conducted under the Idaho Rules of Administrative Procedure, namely IDAPA 62.01.01. A copy of the Rules of Procedure may be obtained at the following website: https://proddfmmainsa.blob.core.windows.net
ADA Compliance: The hearing will be held at a facility that is readily accessible to individuals with disabilities and is fully compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Idaho Immunization Assessment Board Meeting
2026-07-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Boise) | 700 W. State St. Boise ID 83720 3rd Floor, 700 W. State St., Boise, ID, 83720, United States
Agenda

Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 224 773 542 442 890
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Notice of Hearing in re: Classes of Insurance Coverage or Risk Eligible for Export
2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Boise) | 700 W. State St. Boise ID 83720 JRW East Conf Rm (1st Floor), 700 W. State St. (1st Floor JRW East Conf Rm), Boise, Idaho, 83720
Please take notice that the Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance will hold a hearing in accordance with section 41-1216, Idaho Code, as follows:

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Mountain Standard Time
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Place: Idaho Department of Insurance, Conference Room A, 3rd Floor, 700 West State Street, Boise, Idaho

Agenda

Online: https://teams.microsoft.com NRLH
Meeting ID: 258 027 191 763 460
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Telephone: (208) 985-2810
Conference ID: 321 811 82#

Nature of Hearing: Classes of insurance coverage or risk for which there is no reasonable or adequate market in Idaho among authorized insurers either to acceptance of the risk, contract terms, or premium or premium rate.
Issues Involved: Whether the classes of insurance coverage or risk proposed by Surplus Line Association of Idaho should be declared eligible for export.
Presiding: Dean Cameron, Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance
Legal Authority: Section 41-1216(1), Idaho Code.
Procedure: The hearing will be conducted under the Idaho Rules of Administrative Procedure, namely IDAPA 04.11.01.
A copy of the Rules of Procedure may be obtained at the following website: https://adminrules.idaho.gov
ADA Compliance: The hearing will be held at a facility that is readily accessible to individuals with disabilities and is fully compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who need assistance or require a specific accommodation, such as ASL or spoken language interpreters, assistive listening devices, Braille, large print agendas and handouts, should make a request to the Department at least ten (10) working days before the hearing.

Inquiries: Scheduling, Facilities Access, Accommodations, etc.
Idaho Department of Insurance
December Gonzaga or Julie Robinson
(208) 334-4250

Medicare Workshop
2026-08-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-18 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Boise) | Nimiipuu Health, 111 Bever Grade, Lapwai, 83540, United States
Are you new to Medicare? Just leaving work or group health insurance over the age of 65? Come and learn how to untangle the wonders of Medicare. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits, information, and assistance through workshops, group presentations and personal counseling. SHIBA is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Nimiipuu Health- Conference Room
111 Bever Grade
Lapwai, Idaho

Medicare Workshop
2026-08-12 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-18 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lewiston Library, 411 D Street, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Are you new to Medicare? Just leaving work or group health insurance over the age of 65? Come and learn how to untangle the wonders of Medicare. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits, information, and assistance through workshops, group presentations and personal counseling. SHIBA is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Lewiston Public Library- 411- D Street, 2nd Floor, Lewiston. No Registration Required

Medicare Workshop
2026-08-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-19 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 110 S. Jefferson Moscow, ID 83843, 110 S. Jefferson Moscow, ID 83843, Moscow
Are you new to Medicare? Just leaving work or group health insurance over the age of 65? Come and learn how to untangle the wonders of Medicare. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits, information, and assistance through workshops, group presentations and personal counseling. SHIBA is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Moscow Public Library
110 S Jefferson, Moscow
No Registration Required

Idaho Individual High-Risk Reinsurance Pool Board Meeting
2026-08-26 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Boise) | 700 W. State St. Boise ID 83720 3rd Floor, 700 W. State St., Boise, ID, 83720, United States

Medicare Workshop
2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Rathdrum Library 16320 ID-41, Rathdrum
Are you new to Medicare, or have questions about Medicare? Join us for an hour and learn everything you need to know to feel confident about your choices. The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program serves Idahoans on Medicare by providing objective Medicare information through workshops and personal counseling.

No registration required

Importance of Medicare Review- Education
2026-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coeur d’Alene Public Library 702 E Front Ave, 702 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene
Medicare beneficiaries have the ability to review their current plans and options to make changes to start the 1st of the next year. Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans could change- costs, premiums, co-pays/co-ins, covered drugs, pharmacy contracts, provider networks, extra benefits and other items EACH year. Make sure your plan is the best plan for your current health needs; you can change or not.
Coeur d’Alene Library
702 E Front Ave
No Registration Required

Medicare Workshop
2026-09-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Spirit Lake Library – 32575 N. 5th Avenue, Spirit Lake

Are you new to Medicare or have questions about Medicare? JOIN US for an hour and learn everything you need to know to feel confident about your choices. The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program serves Idahoans on Medicare by providing objective Medicare information through workshops and counseling.

No registration required.

Changes to Medicare 2027
2026-10-01 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sandpoint Library – 1407 Cedar Street, Sandpoint
No registration required

JOIN US! Medicare beneficiaries have the ability to review their current plans and options to make changes to start the 1st of the next year. Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans could change- costs, premiums, co-pays/co-ins, covered drugs, pharmacy contracts, provider networks, extra benefits and other items EACH year. Make sure your plan is the best plan for your current health needs; you can change or not.
The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program serves Idahoans on Medicare by providing objective Medicare information through workshop and personal counseling.

Changes to Medicare 2027
2026-10-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coeur d’Alene Public Library 702 E Front Ave, 702 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene
Learn about the changes to Medicare and coverage options for 2027. Part A & B Premiums and deductibles will be shared if released by Medicare prior to this workshop. No Registration Required
Coeur d’Alene Public Library
702 E Front Ave

Importance of Review- Medicare
2026-10-21 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 110 S. Jefferson Moscow, ID 83843, 110 S. Jefferson Moscow, ID 83843, Moscow
Medicare beneficiaries have the ability to review their current plans and options to make changes to start the 1st of the next year. Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans could change- costs, premiums, co-pays/co-ins, covered drugs, pharmacy contracts, provider networks, extra benefits and other items EACH year. Make sure your plan is the best plan for your current health needs; you can change or not.
Moscow Public Library
110 S Jefferson, Moscow
No Registration Required

Medicare Workshop
2026-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 200 S Almon Street, Moscow Idaho 83843, 200 S Almon Street, Moscow, 83843, United States
Are you new to Medicare? Just leaving work or group health insurance over the age of 65? Come and learn how to untangle the wonders of Medicare. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits, information, and assistance through workshops, group presentations and personal counseling. SHIBA is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL). Registration Required- contact Karen Richel-208-883-2241 or krichel@uidaho.edu
U of I Extension Office- 200 S Almon Street 2nd Floor Conference room

Importance of Review- Medicare
2026-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lewiston Library, 411 D Street, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Medicare beneficiaries have the ability to review their current plans and options to make changes to start the 1st of the next year. Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans could change- costs, premiums, co-pays/co-ins, covered drugs, pharmacy contracts, provider networks, extra benefits and other items EACH year. Make sure your plan is the best plan for your current health needs; you can change or not.
Lewiston Public Library- 411- D Street, 2nd Floor, Lewiston. No Registration Required
