§ 23-14.1-7. Conditions of loan repayment.
(a) Loan repayments under the provisions of this chapter shall be based upon the condition that the recipient apply for a license to practice medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, nurse midwifery, as a registered nurse practitioner, or as a health care professional under § 338A of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 254l, or be registered as a physician assistant in Rhode Island at the earliest practicable opportunity.
(b) A recipient must agree to accept all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services received. A recipient must agree to accept all forms of insurance as payment in full, including Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq.
(c) A recipient shall be required to practice full-time in a health professional shortage area for a minimum of two (2) years in order to be eligible to participate in the program.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 191, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-14.1 - Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
Section 23-14.1-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-14.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-14.1-3. - Health professional loan repayment program established.
Section 23-14.1-4. - Health professional loan repayment board.
Section 23-14.1-5. - Duties of the board.
Section 23-14.1-6. - Duties of the commissioner.
Section 23-14.1-7. - Conditions of loan repayment.
Section 23-14.1-8. - Contracts required.
Section 23-14.1-9. - Penalty for failure to complete contract.