W. Va. Code R. § 133-41-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-41-9 - Repayment of Award in Lieu of Service

9.1. In lieu of service, recipients must repay the full amount of funds received, plus interest, within one (1) year of the date they complete or terminate their training or one (1) year following the day they are no longer practicing in an underserved area of West Virginia or teaching in a qualifying nursing program in West Virginia.

9.1.a. Payment may be made in one full payment or, with the approval of the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, arrangements may be made to repay the award over a one (1) year period.

9.1.b. If a recipient serves as much as twelve (12) months full-time practice or twenty-four (24) months of half time practice for his or her obligation but does not complete the full obligation, payment shall be figured on a pro rata basis. No credit shall be given for less than twelve (12) months of service of full-time practice or twenty-four (24) months of half-time practice.

9.2. Interest shall start to accrue on the day the recipient completes or terminates training or is no longer serving as stated in his or her award agreement.

9.2.a. For medical student recipients who draw down award funds during residency and default before completion of their residency program or fail to begin practicing at an approved practice site in West Virginia, interest shall accrue from the recipient's first award disbursement date.

9.2.b. Interest shall be at fifteen (15) percent. The Commission may, from time to time, change the rate of interest.

9.3. The recipient shall pay all attorney's fees and other costs and charges for the collection of any amount not paid when due.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-41-9