Healthcare Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program

Valued MetroPlusHealth Provider,

We would like to remind you that The New York State Medicaid Program is committed to addressing statewide workforce shortages, boosting retention of key high-demand providers, and increasing access to care across the state.

As a result, the Healthcare Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program offers student loan repayment assistance to Psychiatrists, Dentists, Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Pediatric Clinical Nurses Specialists.

Please note applications are due by the dates listed below:

Employer submissions are due by January 31, 2026.
Individual applications are due by February 15, 2026.

Apply Now!

To learn more about the HEALR program and to apply, please visit the following links:

Health Care Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program
Health Care Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program Guide
Health Care Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program FAQs

For application support, please email [email protected].

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last updated: January 14, 2026
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