The types of incentives provided under this program include:
- (1) Loan Repayment subsidies that meet the requirements of OAR 409-036-0030; to support the retention of health care providers in the area;
- (2) Loan Forgiveness payments to support the expansion of health care workforce capacity in rural areas of the state;
- (3) Scholarships for students in health professional training programs at the Oregon Health and Science University in a manner consistent with ORS 348.303 and meet the requirements in OAR 409-036-0040 to help students locate in rural and non-rural underserved areas;
- (4) Scholarships for students in health professional training programs at other institutions of higher learning to help students locate in rural and non-rural underserved areas;
- (5) Community Workforce Assistance Grants to support recruitment and retention of providers who will deliver care that supports the opportunity for people to be healthy;
- (6) Medical malpractice insurance premium subsidies that meet the requirements in OAR 409-036-0050 and enable providers to remain practicing in rural areas of the state; and
- (7) Other incentives as identified and directed by the Board.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 676.454
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 676.454
History
OHP 2-2026, amend filed 05/28/2026, effective 07/01/2026
OHP 7-2022, amend filed 08/31/2022, effective 08/31/2022
OHP 2-2022, temporary amend filed 03/04/2022, effective 03/06/2022 through 09/01/2022
OHP 6-2019, minor correction filed 07/25/2019, effective 07/25/2019
OHP 4-2017, adopt filed 12/23/2017, effective 01/02/2018