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MA H2053
MA H2053Expanding eligibility for the Massachusetts loan repayment program for dental providers
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/23/2016
03/23/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to expanding eligibility for certain dental providers to access the loan repayment program offered by the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for the Massachusetts Loan Repayment Program, which is administered by the Department of Public Health, to include dental providers who work for non-profit organizations where more than half of the patients served are eligible for MassHealth (Massachusetts' Medicaid program) or Medicaid. This change aims to encourage more dental professionals to serve underserved populations by making them eligible for assistance with repaying their student loans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
John Scibak (D)*,
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Benjamin Downing (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2053 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2053 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2053.pdf |
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