H.R. 2295 · 117th Congress
HELP Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Introduced
- 2021-04-01
- Latest action
- 2021-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act of 2021 or the HELP Act of 2021
This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to carry out a loan repayment program for certain health care providers who agree to provide HIV treatment or HIV dental care in (1) a designated health professional shortage area, (2) a clinical site that is funded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, or (3) an area that meets requirements specified by HRSA. For each qualifying year of service, HRSA pays one-fifth of the principal and interest on any eligible loan, with total loan repayment after five years; repayment is capped at $250,000 per borrower.