Committee advances expanded loan‑repayment program with larger physician awards; concerns about funding distribution noted
Senate committee recommended House Bill 66, which increases loan‑repayment awards (including a $75,000 per‑year physician minimum for four years) and broadens eligible provider categories; supporters said it will aid recruitment, while members raised funding availability and equity for dentists and allied professionals.
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House Bill 66 would restructure New Mexico’s health‑professional loan repayment program to increase awards — establishing a $75,000 annual physician minimum for four years — and expand eligibility to a wider set of licensed health professionals, including physical and occupational therapists.
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