HF3133 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Physician and medical resident eligibility for loan forgiveness under the health professional education loan forgiveness program modified.
Related bill: SF3408
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to amend the health professional education loan forgiveness program in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to modify the eligibility criteria for physicians and medical residents to qualify for loan forgiveness.
Main Provisions
- The bill updates the definitions used to determine eligibility for loan forgiveness under the program.
- It specifies eligible medical specializations for physicians, including family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and hospitalist medicine.
- It defines a medical resident as someone participating in a residency in the specified areas of study.
- Loan forgiveness eligibility is also extended to various health professionals, including advanced dental therapists, alcohol and drug counselors, dental therapists, dentists, hospital nurses, mental health professionals, midlevel practitioners, pharmacists, physician assistants, public health nurses, and nurse practitioners.
- The bill further defines several key terms such as designated rural areas and underserved urban communities to specify where eligible service commitments can be fulfilled.
Significant Changes
- The bill includes new or clarified definitions for various healthcare roles and areas, which influences who qualifies for the loan forgiveness program.
- Expands the scope of eligible locations for loan forgiveness commitments, including certain rural areas and underserved urban communities.
Relevant Terms
health professional education, loan forgiveness program, physician eligibility, medical resident, family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, emergency medicine, hospitalist medicine, advanced dental therapist, alcohol and drug counselor, dental therapist, dentist, registered nurse, mental health professional, nurse practitioner, underserved urban community, health professional shortage areas (HPSAs).
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 06, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
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