Designation Requirements for Selected Federal Programs

Shortage Designation option National Health Service Corps Scholars Federally Qualified Health Center Program CMS Medicare Incentive Payment CMS Rural Health Clinic Program J-1 Visa Waiver National Health Service Corps Medical Education Loan Repayment Program
Primary Care HPSA
Dental Care HPSA
Mental Health HPSA
Geographic HPSA
Population HPSA
Facility HPSA
Exceptional MUP
Medically Underserved Area
Medically Underserved Population
State Governor's Certified Shortage Area