D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B6100

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B6100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

6100.1

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to an applicant for, or recipient of, loan repayment funds under the District of Columbia Health Professional Recruitment Program Act of 2005, effective March 8, 2006 (Act) (D.C. Law 16-71; D.C. Official Code § 7-751.01et seq.).

6100.2

The Program was established for the purpose of recruiting health professionals to provide services in a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) or a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) within the District by paying a percentage of a participant's tuition and educational expenses through loan repayment. The amount of loan repayment is set forth in D.C. Official Code § 7-751.08.

6100.3

The Program is administered by the Department of Health, which is authorized to:

(a) Establish the application process;

(b) Certify acceptable Service Obligation Sites;

(c) Conduct surveys to ensure participant compliance with the Program;

(d) Disburse all awarded funds; and

(e) Administer any other necessary Program functions.

6100.4

Payment to persons eligible for the Health Professional Recruitment Program shall be subject to the availability of funds in the Health Professional Recruitment Fund established by section 16 a of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 7-751.16 a).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B6100

Source: Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 7667 (August 20, 2010)

Authority: Section 17 of the District of Columbia Health Professional Recruitment Program Act of 2005, effective March 8, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-71; D.C. Official Code § 7-751.16) , and Mayor's Order 2009-176, dated October 13, 2009.