A bill to establish a demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals who are eligible for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program

) who commit to working in underserved areas where there are shortages of medical professionals. These are typically rural communities or low-income urban areas with limited access to healthcare. **What would change:** Currently, the National Health Service Corps helps pay student loans for healthcare workers who serve in underserved areas. This bill would expand that assistance by creating an additional demonstration program with loan payments. Healthcare workers in qualifying areas could potentially receive more help paying off their educational debt, making it more financially attractive to work in communities that struggle to attract medical professionals. **Current status:** The bill is still being reviewed in committee and hasn't been voted on yet.