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42 U.S. Code § 295h. Loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment workforce
(a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall carry out a program under which—
(1)
the Secretary enters into agreements with individuals to make payments in accordance with subsection (b) on the principal of and interest on any eligible loan; and
(2)
the individuals each agree to the requirements of service in substance use disorder treatment employment, as described in subsection (d).
(b) PaymentsFor each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make a payment to such individual as follows:
(1) Service in a shortage areaThe Secretary shall pay—
(A)
for each year of obligated service by an individual pursuant to an agreement under subsection (a), ⅙ of the principal of and interest on each eligible loan of the individual which is outstanding on the date the individual began service pursuant to the agreement; and
(B)
for completion of the sixth and final year of such service, the remainder of such principal and interest.