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HCAI warns limited state funds for 2026 loan-repayment program; board urged to amplify outreach
Summary
Department of Health Care Access and Information told the Dental Board that the State Loan Repayment Program and related county programs can reimburse student loans for clinicians but the 2026 state allocation is only $333,000 and requires a dollar-for-dollar nonfederal match—substantially limiting awards.
Representatives from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) briefed the Dental Board of California on Feb. 5 about state and county loan-repayment and scholarship programs intended to improve oral-health access in shortage areas.
Jolanna Granville (federal policy and special projects section chief, HCAI) described multiple programs: the County Medical Services Program (CMSP) loan-repayment awards (up to $50,000 with a 1–2 year service obligation at approved sites in participating counties), allied-health…
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