Bill > HB257

This bill establishes a Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (HCPLRP) to be administered by the Delaware Health Care Commission. The program will provide education loan repayment grants of up to $50,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years to new primary care providers, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Priority consideration may be given to students participating in the Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research (DIMER) program and those in Delaware-based residency programs. Eligible sites that can apply for the grants on behalf of their new primary care providers include hospitals, private practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other community healthcare facilities located in underserved areas or areas of need, which must accept Medicare and Medicaid patients. Grants to hospital sites will require a dollar-for-dollar match by the hospital. The disbursement of grants from the program is contingent upon a one-time contribution of up to $1 million from Delaware health insurers.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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