HF19
Type: B Origin: House Iowa Comments: 0

A Bill For An Act Relating To Eligibility For The Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.

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This bill aims to amend the eligibility criteria for the Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program. The main provisions include expanding eligibility to licensed clinical mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists, in addition to psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse specialists, clinical psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers. This expansion intends to address shortages of mental health professionals in underserved areas by providing loan repayment assistance. The bill seeks to increase access to mental health services and improve outcomes for individuals in need of care by incentivizing professionals to work in communities with limited resources.

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  • 2023-01-12: Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 75.

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