Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act

Bill 118 s 3200, also known as the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and strengthen a program that helps healthcare professionals repay their student loans in exchange for working in substance use disorder treatment.

The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 2, 2021, by Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire. It seeks to extend the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program for an additional five years, through 2026. This program was originally established in 2018 to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the field of substance use disorder treatment.

Under the program, eligible healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, can receive up to $250,000 in loan repayment assistance in exchange for working in areas with high need for substance use disorder treatment services. The goal of the program is to incentivize healthcare professionals to pursue careers in this critical area of healthcare and to increase access to treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program has been successful in attracting healthcare professionals to work in underserved communities and has helped to expand access to treatment services for individuals in need. By reauthorizing and strengthening this program, Bill 118 s 3200 aims to continue this important work and address the ongoing opioid epidemic and other substance use disorders facing our nation. Overall, the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization Act is a bipartisan effort to support healthcare professionals in addressing substance use disorders and improving access to treatment for individuals in need.