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IL SB1590
Bill
Status
6/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Belt
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AI Summary
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Adds chiropractic physicians to the Underserved Health Care Provider Workforce Act, allowing chiropractic students studying in Illinois chiropractic colleges to receive scholarships
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Requires chiropractic physician scholarship recipients to practice full-time in Designated Shortage Areas for one year for each year of scholarship received, matching requirements for other healthcare providers
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Includes chiropractic physicians in the definition of "eligible health care provider" under the Underserved Health Care Provider Workforce Act, requiring them to accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, private insurance, and self-pay
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Adds chiropractic colleges and institutions to the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act, allowing chiropractic education loans to qualify for repayment assistance programs
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Defines "chiropractic physician" under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 for purposes of these programs
Legislative Description
HIGHER ED-CHIROPRACTIC-LOANS
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0219
6/30/2023