Idaho · Medical Malpractice
Idaho medical malpractice damage caps and statute of limitations
Refreshed 2026. ~$510,000 (2026) damage cap. 2 years from act or omission. Full breakdown below.
Damage caps
ID Code § 6-1603Non-economic damages cap
~$510,000 (2026)
Total damages cap
None
Status
active
Notes
Base cap of $250,000 set in 2003; adjusted annually for inflation since 2004. Applies to all personal injury, including medical malpractice.
Statute of limitations
ID Code § 6-1012Standard SOL
2 years from act or omission
Discovery rule
Limited; only applies to foreign objects left in body or cases of fraud/concealment
Statute of repose
2 years from act (effectively same as SOL)
Minor exception
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18 but subject to 6-year overall limit for minors
Wrongful death SOL
2 years from date of death
Notes
One of the most restrictive states. No general discovery rule.
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Idaho med-mal FAQ
What is the medical malpractice statute of limitations in Idaho?+
2 years from act or omission. Limited; only applies to foreign objects left in body or cases of fraud/concealment Statute of repose: 2 years from act (effectively same as SOL). Wrongful death: 2 years from date of death. One of the most restrictive states. No general discovery rule. Source: ID Code § 6-1012.
Does Idaho have a medical malpractice damage cap?+
Non-economic cap: ~$510,000 (2026). Base cap of $250,000 set in 2003; adjusted annually for inflation since 2004. Applies to all personal injury, including medical malpractice. Source: ID Code § 6-1603.
How does Idaho handle the discovery rule in med-mal cases?+
Limited; only applies to foreign objects left in body or cases of fraud/concealment
What is the Idaho minor exception for medical malpractice?+
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18 but subject to 6-year overall limit for minors
What is the wrongful death statute of limitations for Idaho medical malpractice?+
2 years from date of death
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This tool is informational. It is not legal advice. Idaho damage caps and statute of limitations periods change frequently. Always verify against current statute and consult a licensed Idaho attorney before relying on a deadline. Data refreshed May 2026.