# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 01 — Procedures

### Chapter 22 — Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Physicians and Physician Assistants

#### Regulation .06 Award Distribution.

*COMAR 10.01.22.06*

A. The distribution of Program awards shall be based on the funding prioritization in accordance with Health-General Article, §24–1704(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. The Department shall prioritize funding for the repayment of education loans in accordance with Health-General Article, §24–1705(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. The Department shall annually determine, based on the availability of funds:

  (1) The maximum number of participants for the Program in each priority area; and

  (2) The minimum and maximum amount of loan repayment assistance awarded.

D. The amount of award offered and paid shall not exceed the lesser of:

  (1) The loan repayment amount specified in the Service Obligation Agreement; or

  (2) A participant's total verified debt from eligible education loans.