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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of positions are eligible?

The loan repayment program is targeted to health professionals providing primary medical and dental care in primary care facilities.

Loan Repayment is not offered to providers whose practice focus is specialty or emergency care.  If you are not clear whether the position for which you are seeking loan repayment is eligible, contact John Hanson at (360) 236-2819 for more information.

Specific types of positions that are eligible:
The HPLRP is targeted to health professionals providing primary medical and dental care in primary care facilities. The provider types for which we are accepting site applications are:

What are the most common mistakes in filling out the Site Application?

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Two common areas of missing information:

1. Incomplete Medicaid and Sliding-Fee Discount Schedule patient profiles. 
2. Incomplete provider descriptions.  We need to know provider type.

Are part-time providers eligible?

Yes, however, they must work a minimum or 24 hours per week..  The three-year loan repayment service obligation is prorated to match a full-time obligation.

Can a provider work at more than one site?

Yes. But sites must be identified during the site application process and a separate application filled out for each site.  Service obligations are calculated based on the percentage of time spent at the approved site.

Are new practices eligible?

Site must have been in business for a minimum of one year.

When will the priority site list be released?

We will notify you by letter in October.

Should I offer Loan Repayment to a provider once my site has been approved for the priority list?

NO!  Making the priority site list does not guarantee that position will receive loan repayment.   The provider must successfully complete a Provider Application.  Loan repayment awards are made on a funds available basis and are subject to review by the HPLRP Advisory Committee.  Not all positions making the priority site list are funded, even if the provider submits an application.

My position has made the priority site list, how do I get a provider application?

The online provider application will be available in January each year at www.hecb.wa.gov/health.

When are loan repayment awards made?

Notifications are mailed in June.

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