HR 4933
Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill expands a program that provides loan repayment assistance to healthcare professionals who work in substance use disorder treatment. Specifically, it now includes mental health professionals and allows repayment for degrees in mental health fields. The program aims to address workforce shortages by incentivizing individuals to work in areas with limited access to mental health services, such as designated shortage areas or counties with high overdose rates.
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Grace F. Napolitano
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