The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the 2025 application period for the Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP). The program aims to aid in recruiting primary care, dental and mental health providers. MSLRP requires participants to practice full-time in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas at not-for-profit health clinics for at least two years, then provide up to $300,000 to repay educational debt for up to 10 years. The 2025 MSLRP application period opens Feb. 3, 2025 and closes April 30, 2025. Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.
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“Truth bombs are falling in U.S. healthcare. They’re well-documented and financed. They take no prisoners and exact mass casualties.
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News to Know
- MHA-member physician residents are encouraged to save the date for GME Capitol Day, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the MHA Capital Advocacy Center.
- MHA-member communications professionals are encouraged to save the date for this year’s MHA Communications Retreat, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Henry Center for Executive Development in Lansing.
Michigan State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Opens
The Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP) is now accepting applications through April 30. MSLRP assists employers in attracting and retaining medical, dental and mental healthcare providers in underserved communities by providing loan repayment. Healthcare providers are required to work full time in healthcare shortage areas for two consecutive years at an eligible nonprofit practice to qualify for the educational loan forgiveness. Those selected will receive up to $300,000 in tax-free educational loan repayment over a ten-year period.
Top priority will be given to applicants who fit in to one of the following categories:
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrists
- Physicians Assistants
- Nurse Practitioners
- Northern Obstetric Service Providers
- Workers in Genesee County
Applications should be completed through the File Transfer Application System. Members are encouraged to apply early, as awards will be given on a rolling basis until applications exhaust program funds.
Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.