Hawaii HB213 appropriates funds for the healthcare education loan repayment program to assist health care professionals in repaying their educational.
Hawaii HB213 allocates $15,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the healthcare education loan repayment program. This program provides loan repayment assistance to health care professionals in exchange for their service in Hawaii. The bill aims to address the persistent workforce shortage in the health care industry, particularly in behavioral health services. In 2023, the program assisted 890 recipients, including primary care providers and behavioral health specialists.
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