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IL SB1590

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2023

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Belt

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds chiropractic physicians to the Underserved Health Care Provider Workforce Act, allowing chiropractic students studying in Illinois chiropractic colleges to receive scholarships

  • 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

  • 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

  • Adds chiropractic colleges and institutions to the Loan Repayment Assistance for Physicians Act, allowing chiropractic education loans to qualify for repayment assistance programs

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/18/2023
Rules3/30/2023
Licensed Activities3/7/2023
Assignments3/2/2023
Licensed Activities2/14/2023
Assignments2/8/2023

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