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NY S05123

NY S05123
Relates to creating the medical professionals across rural New York state student loan repayment fund pilot program for certain participating professionals that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being rural or eligible for a rural health grant.


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Introduced
03/08/2017
In Committee
05/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to creating the medical professionals across rural New York state student loan repayment fund pilot program for certain participating professionals that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being rural or eligible for a rural health grant.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Medical Professionals Across Rural New York State Student Loan Repayment Fund Pilot Program. The program provides student loan repayment funding to certain healthcare professionals, such as nurses, therapists, and pharmacists, who commit to practicing in rural areas of New York for at least two years. The Department of Health, in partnership with the Empire State Development Corporation, will administer the program, which has specific eligibility requirements, compensation amounts, and application processes. The program aims to encourage healthcare professionals to work in underserved rural regions of the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 05/31/2018)

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