MassHealth Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program

The MassHealth Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program (launch date: November 14, 2024), is designed to address the shortage of trained behavioral health professionals serving underserved communities across Massachusetts.

You may be eligible if you:

• Work in a community-based setting that serves at least 40% MassHealth and/or uninsured patients. Examples of organizations that may be eligible include but are not limited to:
  • Community Health Centers (CHCs)
  • Community-based Organizations
  • Personal Practices
  • Community Hospitals

• Work in one of the following job roles:
  • Psychiatrist
  • Nurse Practitioner with prescribing privileges
  • Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

For more information, refer to the Eligible Job Role List.

• Work full-time at an eligible organization
  • Full-time is defined as a minimum of 35 hours per week for a minimum of 45 weeks per service year
  • Full-time service obligation may be satisfied by aggregating employment in two separate eligible settings

• Provide or supervise direct outpatient behavioral health care
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher
• Have outstanding debt related to your qualifying degree
• Are not participating in any other loan repayment programs (participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) does not disqualify you from MA Repay)

For more information on eligibility, refer to the Common Questions.