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Overview
In an effort to invest in our healthcare providers, ABC Healthcare put in an extensive effort to lay the groundwork for three types of federal designations for our counties. We are now a recognized Health Professional Shortage Area designation (HPSA). This opens the doors for benefits such as federal and state-funded student loan forgiveness for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and mental health professionals. Along with our healthcare providers, ABC Healthcare is committed to the health and well-being of our community with the hopes that through the recruitment and retention initiative, we can boost access to healthcare in our service area.
ABC Healthcare encourages our healthcare providers to contact our team of experts at HPSA Acumen to determine your eligibility and opportunity for loan repayment awards. An individual consultation can be scheduled with them at the bottom of this webpage.
What is a HPSA?
HPSAs are designations that indicate health care provider shortages in three platforms of health: primary care, mental health, and dental health. Each platform of health receives its own designation. Each designation is scored to show the severity of the shortage. Scores range from 0 to 25, with 25 having the greatest shortage. The maps below outline each type of HPSA in Henry County, Illinois and Muscatine County, Iowa.
Henry County
In a Primary Care HPSA: Yes
HPSA Name: Henry/Stark Counties
ID: 1177592880
Designation Type: Geographic
Status: Designated
Score: 11
Designation Date: 03/15/2022
Last Update Date: 03/15/2023
Muscatine County
In a Primary Care HPSA: Yes
HPSA Name: LI-Muscatine County
ID: 1195466718
Designation Type: Low-Income Population
Status: Designated
Score: 16
Designation Date: 07/18/2022
Last Update Date: 03/15/2023
Henry County
In a Mental Health HPSA: Yes
HPSA Name: Henry/Stark Counties
ID: 7178933106
Designation Type: Geographic
Status: Designated
Score: 17
Designation Date: 11/17/2021
Last Update Date: 11/17/2021
Muscatine County
In a Mental Health HPSA: Yes
HPSA Name: Mental Health Catchment Area 17
ID: 7198602382
Designation Type: Geographic
Status: Proposed for Withdrawal
Score: 15
Designation Date: 12/04/2009
Last Update Date: 09/10/2021
Henry County
In a Dental Health HPSA: No
Muscatine County
In a Dental Health HPSA: Yes
HPSA Name: LI-Muscatine County
ID: 6197076348
Designation Type: Low-Income Population
Status: Designated
Score: 9
Designation Date: 07/26/2022
Last Update Date: 07/26/2022
What are the benefits of a HPSA?
In an effort to boost provider recruitment and retention in these often-rural shortage areas, benefits have been established to help build healthcare access to those who need it the most. Here are the benefits available in our specific shortage designations.
Loan repayment opportunities are possible because ABC Healthcare forged new partnerships and secured HPSAs in this region. Loan repayment is just one benefit that acknowledges you as the driving force that makes healthcare possible in our community. ABC Healthcare truly appreciates working with you.
Programs available to eligible ABC Healthcare primary care and mental health providers:
Physicians – NHSC Loan Repayment Program, Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, Illinois National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, Illinois Underserved Physician Workforce Program, Illinois Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists only), Iowa Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program, Iowa Health Professional Recruitment Program, Rural Iowa Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
Advanced Practitioners – NHSC Loan Repayment Program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (nurses only), Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, Illinois National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, Iowa Health Professional Recruitment Program, Iowa Health Care Award Program
Registered Nurses – Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, Iowa Health Care Award Program, Iowa Health Professional Recruitment Program
Mental Health Providers – NHSC Loan Repayment Program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatric Nurse Specialists and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners only), Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program, Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program, Illinois National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists only), Illinois Community Behavioral Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment Program, Iowa Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, Rural Iowa Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists only)
Physical Therapists/Occupational Therapists/Athletic Trainers – Iowa Health Professional Recruitment Program
What do these loan repayment programs offer?
NHSC Loan Repayment Program – Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, and Mental Health Providers may be eligible for up to $50,000 for a 2-year service commitment at an NHSC-certified site. One-year extension contracts are available for the remaining student loan balance.
Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program – Advanced Practice Nurses and Registered Nurses may be eligible to apply for loan repayment worth up to 85% off their student loan balance in return for working at a Critical Shortage Facility, like our hospital.
Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program – Providers working full-time with pediatric patients may be eligible to receive up to $100,000 in loan repayment in return for a 3-year service commitment. Eligible discipline types include Physicians, Psychologists, LCSWs, LSWs, LCMSWs, Psychiatric NPs, MFTs, LPCs, and SUD Counselors working in a pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty, as a child or adolescent psychiatrist, or behavioral health providers working in pediatrics or substance use disorder services. Please refer to program guidelines for a full list of specialties and subspecialties.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) – CNAs, Certified Medical Assistants, Licensed Occupational Therapists, LCSWs, LPCs, MFTs, Master’s Level Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychology Doctoral Interns, Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs, LPNs, PNSs, Pharmacists, and SUD Counselors may be eligible for up to $250,000 for a 6-year service commitment at a STAR-certified site.
Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program – Primary Care Physicians (MD/DO) – (Family Practice, General Internal Medicine, General Pediatrics, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, OB/GYN), Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Certified Nurse Midwives, Dentists, and Psychiatrists may be eligible for up to $50,000 for a two-year full-time service commitment. This program requires an employee match. Contact your employer or HPSA Acumen, Inc. before applying.
Illinois Underserved Physician Workforce Loan Repayment Program – Primary Care Physicians practicing as a Family Practice Physician, General Internist, General Pediatrician, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, General Surgery, or Emergency Room Medicine may be eligible for up to $50,000 in loan repayment for a two-year service commitment.
Illinois Community Behavioral Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment Program – Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants, Psychologists (Psy.D Or Ph.D.), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and CADC-certified Substance Abuse Professionals may be eligible to receive up to $35,000 (depending on profession) in exchange for a 1-year service commitment.
Iowa Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program – Primary Care Physicians (MD/DO) specializing in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Geriatrics, Psychiatry General Practitioners, General and Pediatric Dentistry (DDS/DMD), Pharmacists may be eligible for up to $50,000 in loan repayment for a minimum of 2-year service commitment. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants specializing in Adult, Family, Pediatrics, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Geriatrics, Women’s Health or Psychiatric Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Health Service Psychologists may be eligible for up to $40,000 for a minimum 2-year service commitment. Licensed Social Workers (LMSW, LCSW, LISW), Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Registered Clinical Dental Hygienists, Registered Nurses, and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors may be eligible for up to $30,000 in loan repayment for a minimum 2-year service commitment.
Iowa Health Professional Recruitment Program – Awards up to $50,000 for up to a 4-year service commitment to Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Podiatrists who graduated from an eligible Iowa college/university.
Iowa Health Care Award Program – Physician Assistants, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Nurse Educators may be eligible for up to $6,000 yearly for up to a 5-year service commitment.
Iowa Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program – Non-prescribing Mental Health Practitioners such as Psychologists, Licensed Independent Social Workers, Licensed Master Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counselors who graduated from an Iowa university may be eligible for up to $8,000 annually for up to five consecutive years.
Rural Iowa Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program – MD/DO students in their final year at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine or the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and in one of the following programs: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology or General Surgery may be eligible for up to $40,000 in student loan repayment annually for a 5-year service commitment.
To find out if your address is located in this HPSA designation, please visit the following website:
https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/by-address
For more information, please contact:
HPSA Acumen’s Benefit Support Specialists are available to you:
716.483.0888 ext. 206
Email us here at [email protected]
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