Health Professional Loan Repayment Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill expands the District of Columbia Health Professional Loan Repayment Program to include certified addiction counselors, allowing them to receive loan repayment assistance similar to other eligible medical professionals. It also updates the maximum repayment amounts for various health roles, such as increasing the cap for other health professionals to $90,000 and adjusting limits for physicians and dentists based on whether they work full-time or part-time. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that these maximum amounts are not mandatory and gives the Department of Health flexibility to adjust repayment schedules and allocation procedures according to available funding. These changes aim to help recruit and retain healthcare workers in underserved areas of the District while ensuring the program can meet its contractual obligations.