Rural America Health Corps Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Feb 7, 2025
What it does
The bill establishes a demonstration program to provide loan repayment assistance for eligible health professionals who agree to serve in rural health professional shortage areas for five years, with payments covering up to $200,000 in principal and interest on eligible loans. It targets individuals who qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program but are not currently participating, requiring them to fulfill service obligations in rural underserved areas. The program is authorized $50 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and includes reporting requirements to evaluate its impact on rural healthcare access. Participants must comply with existing…
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