Bill > S05071

This bill amends the New York public health law to increase the maximum amount of individual awards for two programs designed to encourage physicians to practice in underserved areas: the physician loan repayment program and the physician practice support program. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum loan repayment award from $100,000 to $250,000 over a five-year period, with varying percentages of total loan debt to be repaid each year (ranging from 15% in the first year to 25% in the fourth year). Additionally, for applications submitted on or after April 1, 2016, the bill increases the annual award amount from $40,000 to $83,333 for the physician loan repayment program and $66,666 for the physician practice support program. To be eligible, physicians must agree to practice in an underserved area as determined by the commissioner for at least three to five years, depending on the specific program. These changes aim to incentivize physicians, particularly those in primary care or specialties determined to be in short supply, to work in areas with limited healthcare access.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5071