The National Health Service Corps (NHSC), a component of the
Health Resources and Services Administration, is charged with
recruiting health care professionals for communities that lack
access to primary health care. The National Health Service Corps
Loan Repayment Program (NHSC/LRP) is authorized by Section 338B of
the Public Health Service Act [42 United States Code 2541-1], as
amended November 16,1990, by Public Law 101-597. The NHSC/LRP's
implementing regulations are found at Title 42 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 621, Subpart B.
Mission
The NHSC Loan Repayment Program provides funds to repay loans
incurred by health care professionals who agree to a 2-year
commitment to provide primary health care services in priority
health professional shortage areas (HPSAs).
Activities
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Provide up to $50,000 for loan repayment for eligible program participants
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Allocate up to $35,000 for loan repayments for each additional
year of service for program participants meeting extension
requirements
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Provide an additional 39 percent of the total loan repayments
made during the taxable year involved for tax liabilities incurred
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Ensure program participants of a competitive salary and benefits
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Assist priority HPSAs in meeting their critical need for fully trained:
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