A. The corps may provide commitment stipends to potential health professionals who agree to serve in the corps for at least two years. Commitment stipends shall be determined by the department within available revenue.
B. Nothing in the Health Service Corps Act prohibits the corps from hiring health professionals who have not received commitment stipends.
History: Laws 1994, ch. 63, ยง 5.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Article 1D - Health Service Corps
Section 24-1D-1 - Short title.
Section 24-1D-2 - Definitions.
Section 24-1D-3 - New Mexico health service corps; staff; department powers and duties.
Section 24-1D-4 - Corps sites; local assistance; reimbursements.
Section 24-1D-5 - Corps service; commitment stipends.
Section 24-1D-6 - Evaluations prior to corps service; stipend payback.
Section 24-1D-7 - Corps service for educational loan-for-service programs.
Section 24-1D-8 - Administrative assistance.