557055 - FY25 RFP 58825007 for Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
Funding Opportunity Details
Rural, Community Health and Primary Care
Pre Application Deadline: May 14, 2024 4:00 PM
Final Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2024 4:00 PM
Status Closed
Posted Date Apr 2, 2024 3:26 PM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2028
Award Announcement Date 10/01/2024
Categorical Area Rural Issues
Recurring Opportunity No
Program Officer Kathy Karn
Phone (515) 336-4485 x
Email kathy.karn@hhs.iowa.gov
Description
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to review all Attachments listed below for additional details regarding this Funding Opportunity.
The issuance of this Funding Opportunity in no way constitutes a commitment by Iowa HHS to award a contract.
Excerpts from the RFP:
Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # 58825007 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as the Agency) to select eligible applicants (individuals) to be recipients for loan repayment under the Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (Primary Care Provider LRP).
The goal of the Primary Care Provider LRP is to improve access to primary health care among rural and/or underserved populations by providing educational loan repayment assistance to primary care medical, dental, and mental health practitioners for a service obligation within federally designated health professional shortage areas (HPSA) in Iowa. Iowa Code Chapter 135.107 establishes the Primary Care Provider LRP under the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
The Agency is actively working to strengthen our capacity to address health inequities in Iowa. Health equity is defined as the attainment of the highest possible level of health for all people by achieving the environmental, social, economic and other conditions in which all people have the opportunity to attain their highest possible level of health. This program promotes health equity by expanding the primary care workforce, thereby working to ensure access to quality health care, especially in rural and underserved areas of Iowa.
Schedule of Important Dates
The following dates are set forth for informational purposes. The Agency reserves the right to change Date & Deadlines as needed.
Schedule of Important Events
Dates & Deadlines
The RFP is issued and the Pre-Application is available:
RFP is publicly accessible until the Pre-Application Submission Deadline
Apr 2, 2024
The timeframe for candidates to submit questions about any part of the
Pre-Application to the Agency is:
From: Apr 2, 2024
To: Apr 19, 2024
The Agency will provide a response to each question submitted by candidates. The Agency will maintain a running list of questions asked and answers supplied: we will make them publicly accessible at the following intervals:
The Agency will publish responses to questions on:
Apr 9, 2024
The Agency will publish updated responses to questions on:
Apr 16, 2024
The Agency will publish updated responses to questions on:
Apr 23, 2024
The candidate W-9 Form is due:
Apr 23, 2024
The candidate Authorization to Access Student Loan Data Form is due:
Apr 23, 2024
The Pre-Application submission deadline is:
May 14, 2024
The Agency review of submitted Pre-Applications is:
From: May 15, 2024
To: Jun 25, 2024
The Agency will issue clarifications to candidates on:
Jun 26, 2024
Candidate response to clarifications is due on:
Jul 9, 2024
Agency Review of Candidate Clarifications is:
From: Jul 10, 2024
To: Aug 6, 2024
The Final Application will be issued on:
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The Final Application is restricted to applicants who have met all eligibility conditions and requirements based on Pre-Application review by the Agency.
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Applicants that have passed Pre-Application Eligibility Determination will be notified to advance to the Final Application
Aug 14, 2024
The Final Application submission deadline is:
Aug 27, 2024
The Agency review of final application and award determination is:
Sep 17, 2024
The posting of the Notice of Intent to Award is:
Oct 1, 2024
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| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
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| A. RFP 58825007 PCPLRP | A. RFP 58825007 PCPLRP.pdf | 403 KB | 04/02/2024 03:09 PM | |
| B. NEW SYSTEM LOGIN PROCESS FOR ALL USERS | B. NEW SYSTEM LOGIN PROCESS FOR ALL USERS.pdf | 178 KB | 03/21/2024 01:16 PM | |
| B. New System Login Process For All Users | B. New System Login Process For All Users.pdf | 89 KB | 04/17/2024 08:25 AM | |
| C. HHS Application Instructions_Guidance New IG | C. HHS Application Instructions_Guidance New IG 1.pdf | 4 MB | 03/21/2024 01:16 PM | |
| D. RFP 58825007 Contract Draft | D. RFP 58825007 Contract Draft.docx.pdf | 286 KB | 04/02/2024 03:09 PM | |
| E. RFP 58825007 Pre App Review Tool Draft | E. RFP 58825007 Pre App Review Tool Draft.pdf | 115 KB | 04/02/2024 03:08 PM | |
| F. RFP 58825007 Final App Score Tool Draft | F. RFP 58825007 Final App Score Tool Draft.pdf | 94 KB | 04/02/2024 03:08 PM | |
| G. Form22-RFP | G. Form22-RFP.pdf | 383 KB | 03/21/2024 01:16 PM | |
| RFP 58825007 Amendment 1 | RFP 58825007 Amendment 1.pdf | 110 KB | 08/27/2024 09:55 AM |
| Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
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| Apr 10, 2024 9:02 AM | I wasn’t sure based on the HPSA map if UIHC or WCHC are counted for eligible sites under the shortage areas. Part of my practice does include mental health as I assist our two psychiatric ARNPs with clinical questions and also help follow patients for benzodiazepine/CNS depressant tapering from our Family Medicine providers. I would appreciate if you would be able to clarify if these institutions are eligible for the grant and also clarify whether the already 2+ years of full-time service I have completed would be looked back at and counted or if the “clock” starts at the time of application. | Please review RFP Section 1.03 Eligibility Requirements and information provided in the application. Per the application, to determine if a facility is located in a HPSA, following the instructions below. WCHC has several facilities and each one that you propose to work at should be listed in the application. Instructions: follow the steps to obtain rural status and Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation information for a practice site. The Agency will use this information to verify practice site eligibility. The Agency will also use "Rural Urban Commuting Areas (RUCAs) by 2010 census tract, RUCA Code" to score your application (see Section 4.02 Scoring of Applications, Final Application Criteria Evaluation Table, Point 5). Go to the Rural Health Information Hub "Am I Rural" Tool at https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/am-i-rural. Enter address and click "Locate". Ensure address is correct. Click "Run Report". Click "Save as PDF" Upload PDF document to this application Per Section 1.02 Contract Term and Service Obligation, the service credit begins when the contract period starts. |
| Apr 15, 2024 4:07 PM | There is an error in calculating Federal Loan #1, no matter which loan I put in that first position. The same loans have been put in as Loan #2, Loan #3, etc without error. How can I proceed to submit my applicaiton? | Please try submitting again and then either, take a screen shot of the errors or note what errors and where, then send them to us. |
| Apr 15, 2024 4:14 PM | 1. Does Buchanan County Health Center in Independence qualify as an eligible practice site? 2. Would I qualify for the application process if I am a current physician at this location as long as I am willing to complete another two year service to the practice/location? | 1. You will need to complete the practice site information on the application to make sure that all of the requirements are met. However, BCHC is located in a HPSA, which is one of the requirements. (https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find) 2. Yes, however there are other eligibility criteria that you need to address when you complete the application to be considered for an award. |
| Apr 16, 2024 11:32 AM | 1. As for my ARNP license I either have a certificate or a printed screen (both attached) from the IBON that verifies my license. I know that on the pre-application it states certificates are NOT accepted, however I don’t know what other way to provide proof other than through the website itself. 2. As for my certificate as PMHNP-BC through the ANCC. The only proof I have is either the certificate (attached) or an email sent to me by the ANCC that verifies my certification is current. Otherwise, the ANCC sends emails to the institution seeking such verification. | The documents you submitted for our review are acceptable to meet our requirements. |
| Apr 19, 2024 7:24 AM | Do individuals or hospitals typically apply for this? | This loan repayment program is for individuals only. |
| Apr 19, 2024 7:25 AM | I also am receiving the HRSA, National Health Service Loan repayment, can I receive both? | You can apply for both but are only able to accept one or the other, not both awards. |
| Apr 19, 2024 10:29 AM | I am wondering if everything done on my end is completed at this time in the process. I am new to this. Thank you for your time and help | Follow the instructions to submit all of the Pre-Application Forms in IowaGrants. In addtion to the Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program Pre-Application Eligibility Determination Form (Cognito Form), there is a W9 form and an Authorization that needs to be completed in IowaGrants and submitted. |
| May 8, 2024 1:56 PM | It seems as though my pre-eligibility form which i completed and submitted mid april is no longer available? wondering what happened to this or if there is futher information on this thank you shelly | Your Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program Pre-Application Eligibility Determination form was submitted on April 19th. You did not submit her Pre-application form to IowaGrants. We did not receive a W9 form by April 23rd, which is also part of the Pre-application form in IowaGrants. |