An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, for establishment of program, for program stipend, for additional incentives, for recoupment of incentive payments, for adjustment of stipend amounts and for eligibility; and making editorial changes.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create and administer an incentive program for medical and health officer graduates of the Pennsylvania National Guard. It establishes a stipend program for eligible officers pursuing residency or initial service, offering varying amounts based on their specialty and education level. The bill also includes provisions for additional incentives, recoupment of payments if service obligations aren't met, adjustments to stipend amounts, and definitions related to the program and relevant medical officer roles.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Medical Officer or Health Officer Specialty Branch Officer Incentive Program.
- Provides stipends to eligible medical officers, physician assistants, behavioral health officers, public health officers, and health care officers pursuing residency or initial service.
- Defines key terms related to the program, including ‘medical officer,’ ‘physician assistant,’ and ‘behavioral health officer.’
- Allows for additional incentives beyond stipends to attract and retain qualified officers.
- Outlines a process for recouping incentive payments if service obligations are not fulfilled.
- Provides for periodic adjustments to stipend amounts based on the Consumer Price Index.
- Specifies eligibility requirements for participation in the program.
- Includes editorial changes to the relevant sections of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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