§ 24–1904.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 24-1904.1 (2026)
Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions
Subtitle 19. Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Nurses and Nursing Support Staff
§ 24–1904.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to the assistance provided under § 24–1904 of this subtitle, the Department may, subject to the availability of money in the Fund, assist in the repayment of an education loan owed by a nurse or nursing support staff who:
(1)
Practices a medical specialty that has been identified by the Department as being in shortage in the geographic area of the State where the nurse practices that specialty; and
(2)
Commits to practicing in the area for a period of time determined by the Department.
(b)
The Department shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans through the Program in the following order:
(1)
Nurses or nursing support staff who meet the requirements under § 24–1904(b)(1) of this subtitle;
(2)
Nurses or nursing support staff practicing in primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of nurses or nursing support staff; and
(3)
Nurses or nursing support staff practicing in a medical specialty other than primary care in a geographic area where the Department has identified a shortage of that specialty.