Bill > HB260

This bill amends the Delaware Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (HCPLRP) to include optometrists as eligible health care providers who can receive loan repayment grants. Specifically, the bill adds optometrists to the list of health care professionals who qualify for the program, which is designed to recruit and retain new primary care and dental providers in ambulatory and outpatient settings. The bill limits the number of optometrists who can receive these grants to two per year. The program is targeted at professionals who have completed their graduate education within two years of applying for the grant, and it applies to various medical practitioners including physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, physician assistants, and dental clinicians. By expanding the program to include optometrists, the bill aims to support healthcare providers in addressing potential workforce shortages and providing incentives for new professionals to work in Delaware.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142715