The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program, previously known as the MI Kids Now Loan Repayment Program, which encourages behavioral health providers to offer their services within nonprofit outpatient organizations statewide.
The loan repayment program is open to providers who serve both children and adults, but priority will be given to those who serve children. Eligible providers will be selected to enter into two year agreements and will assist with up to $200,000 to repay education debt over a period of up to 10 years.
Those eligible must provide in-person, outpatient behavioral health services through eligible nonprofit practice sites, including public school-based systems and community mental health organizations. A prioritization system will be used to rank applicants as follows:
Priority Group #1: Child providers in a Community Mental Health Authority setting.
Priority Group #2: Child providers in a public school-based setting.
Priority Group #3: Child providers in any nonprofit, eligible setting.
Priority Group #4: Adult providers in a Community Mental Health Authority setting.
Priority Group #5: Adult providers in any nonprofit, eligible setting.
Current behavioral health providers are encouraged to apply for the loan repayment program. The application period is April 29 through May 24. Further information regarding eligibility, selection criteria, application instructions and frequently asked questions can be found on the MDHHS website.
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