The Politics of Health Care : National Health Service Corps Gets $290 Million Boost from Affordable Care Act

Program helps primary care clinicians repay student loans in exchange for two years of service in underserved areas.

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced on Nov. 22 the launch of a new application cycle for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. The NHSC offers primary care medical, nursing, dental and mental health clinicians up to $60,000 to repay student loans in exchange for two years of service at health care facilities in medically underserved areas.

According to HHS, this year's investment in the program, which includes $290 million from the Affordable Care Act, seeks to address shortages in the primary health care workforce and translates into greater access to health care for those who might otherwise go without.

The Affordable Care Act also provides more flexibility in how NHSC administers the loan repayment program. In addition to monetary awards that are higher than previous years, NHSC will give members the option of working half-time to fulfill their service obligation and provide credit for some teaching hours.

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