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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repayment of medical school loans. Requires the Indiana department of health (department) to establish and administer a medical school loan forgiveness pilot program (program) for the purpose of attracting physicians to practice medicine in Indiana. Establishes the medical school loan forgiveness fund (fund). Sets forth criteria for the program. Requires the department to, not later than November 1, 2024, and each November 1 thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the general assembly regarding the program. Makes an appropriation to the fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a medical school loan forgiveness pilot program in Indiana to attract physicians to practice medicine in certain counties. The Indiana Department of Health will administer the program, which will provide up to $200,000 in loan repayment assistance to eligible physicians who commit to practicing medicine full-time for 10 years in designated counties. The bill creates a medical school loan forgiveness fund to support the program and appropriates $1.2 million for the 2023-2025 biennium. The department is required to submit annual reports on the status and outcomes of the pilot program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Representative Porter added as coauthor (on 01/24/2023)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1573/ |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1573/#1.INTR |
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