Bill > HB2390

This bill increases tax credits for rural medical providers by doubling the amount of tax credits available based on the distance of a medical practice from a major population center. Currently, providers receive $3,000-$5,000 depending on their distance from a metropolitan area, which will now be increased to $6,000-$10,000. Importantly, the bill removes the previous income limitation that restricted the tax credit to providers with adjusted gross income not exceeding $300,000, making the credit available to all qualifying rural medical providers regardless of their income. The bill applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, and will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns. Eligible providers include physicians, physician associates, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, dentists, and optometrists who work at least 20 hours per week in a rural practice and meet specific hospital affiliation or patient admission requirements. The goal is to incentivize medical professionals to practice in rural areas by providing financial support and improving healthcare access in less populated regions.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2390