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 | ✩ |