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MS SB2421
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends the physician grant program under Mississippi's Qualified Health Center Grant Program until July 1, 2024 (previously set to expire July 1, 2022)
- Physician grants provide one-time salary supplements to primary care physicians recruited to qualified health centers, with each center receiving a maximum of one grant per fiscal year
- Physicians receiving grants must commit to full-time employment for at least three consecutive years, with pro rata repayment required if they leave before the three-year period ends
- Care grants totaling $4,000,000 per state fiscal year remain available to qualified health centers, with a $200,000 annual cap per center for expanding services to uninsured and medically indigent patients
- Department must report annually to legislative committees and leadership on grant recipients, patients served, and services provided
Legislative Description
Physician grant funding from Qualified Health Center Grant Program; extend date of funding.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/18/2022
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Human Services2/10/2022
Public Health and Welfare1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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