Bill Looks To Forgive Medical Student Loans For Service In Underserved Parts Of State

A state House bill looks to forgive student loans for health professionals who work in underserved parts of Missouri. Representative Kent Haden (hay-den), a Republican from Mexico, says that the state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) initially focused on doctors, osteopaths, and dentists…

Under the bill, the department would determine the amount being forgiven, in addition to designating which areas of the state are defined as areas of need for health care, mental health, or public health services. Fellow Republican Representative Darin Chappell is opposed to the bill, saying that he does not think it’s the government’s responsibility to forgive student debt. A house committee could vote on his bill this week.