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Introduced
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
In Committee
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to create a loan repayment program for individuals who complete a period of service in a substance use disorder treatment job in a mental health professional shortage area or a county where the drug overdose death rate is higher than the national average. The substance use disorder treatment job must be a full-time position where the primary intent and function is the direct care of patients with or in recovery from a substance use disorder. Individuals must enter into an agreement of service of up to six years with the Health Resources and Services Administration. The repayment program shall pay one-sixth of the principal and interest on any eligible loan for each year of service; the maximum total amount of repayment by the program is $250,000 per individual.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to create a loan repayment program for individuals who complete a period of service in a substance use disorder treatment job in a mental health professional shortage area or a county with a higher-than-average drug overdose death rate. The program will pay one-sixth of the principal and interest on eligible loans for each year of service, up to a maximum of $250,000 per individual. Individuals must enter into an agreement of service of up to six years with the Health Resources and Services Administration. The bill also includes provisions to prevent double benefits and address breaches of the service agreement.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Joe Donnelly (D)*,
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Angus King (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Tina Smith (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2524/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2524/BILLS-115s2524is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2524/BILLS-115s2524is.pdf.pdf |
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