H4666
An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase financial assistance for primary care physicians who practice in settings that combine primary and behavioral health services. It expands existing loan repayment programs to encourage more doctors to work in these integrated care models, which are intended to improve access to comprehensive healthcare. The goal is to address healthcare shortages and improve the mental and physical well-being of residents in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill seeks to broaden eligibility and potentially increase the amount of assistance provided.
Key provisions
- Expands loan repayment assistance programs for primary care physicians.
- Focuses on physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings.
- Intended to increase the number of primary care physicians in these integrated care models.
- May broaden eligibility criteria for existing programs.
- Could increase the amount of loan repayment assistance available.
Who is affected
- Primary care physicians
- Behavioral health providers
- Healthcare facilities offering integrated primary and behavioral health services
- Patients in Massachusetts accessing primary and behavioral healthcare
Notable changes
- Specifically targets physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health settings.
- Likely expands existing loan repayment assistance programs.
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Primary sponsor
Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee on Mental Health
Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.4666 194th (Current)
An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4666
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 11/5/2025 | House | New draft of H2205 |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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