592001 - FY25 RFP 58825024 for Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
Funding Opportunity Details
Rural, Community Health and Primary Care
Final Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2025 4:00 PM
Status Posted
Posted Date Dec 3, 2024 10:02 AM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 06/15/2025 - 06/15/2029
Award Announcement Date 05/13/2025
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity No
Program Officer Michael Drottz
Phone (515) 513-6598 x
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) 58825024 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qualified applicant to provide 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
December 3, 2024
Eligibility Determination Phase
The timeframe for applicants to submit questions about any part of eligibility determination is:
From: Dec 10, 2024
To: Jan 7, 2025
The Agency will provide a response to each question submitted by applicants. The Agency will maintain a running list of questions asked and answers supplied, and will be publicly accessible at the following intervals:
The Agency will publish responses to questions on:
Dec 19, 2024
The Agency will publish updated responses to questions on:
Jan 3, 2025
The Agency will publish updated responses to questions on:
Jan 14, 2025
The applicant Eligibility Determination Form submission deadline is:
*The application is closed to the public. Only applicants that have submitted the required forms will be eligible to advance to the next step in the RFP process.
Jan 21, 2025 by 4:00 PM (local Iowa time)
Agency verification of applicant eligibility is:
From: Jan 22, 2025
To: Mar 11, 2025
Clarification Phase
The Agency will issue eligibility clarifications to applicants by:
Mar 13, 2025
The timeframe for applicants to submit questions about eligibility clarifications is:
From: Mar 14, 2025
To: Mar 27, 2025
The Agency will provide a response to each question submitted by applicants. The Agency will maintain a running list of questions asked and answers supplied, and will be publicly accessible at the following intervals:
The Agency will publish responses to questions on:
Mar 20, 2025
The Agency will publish updated responses to questions on:
Mar 26, 2025
The Agency will publish updated responses to questions on:
Apr 3, 2025
Application is due on:
Apr 8, 2025 by 4:00 PM (local Iowa time)
Agency Review of application is:
From: Apr 9, 2025
To: Apr 29, 2025
The posting of the Notice of Intent to Award is:
May 13, 2025
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. FY25 RFP 58825024 Primary Care Provider LRP | A. FY25 RFP 58825024 Primary Care Provider LRP.pdf | 460 KB | 11/26/2024 03:48 PM | |
| B. NEW SYSTEM LOGIN PROCESS FOR ALL USERS | B. NEW SYSTEM LOGIN PROCESS FOR ALL USERS.pdf | 178 KB | 11/12/2024 12:19 PM | |
| C. HHS Application Instructions_Guidance New IG | C. HHS Application Instructions_Guidance New IG 1.pdf | 4 MB | 11/12/2024 12:19 PM | |
| D. RFP 58825024 PCPLRP Contract Draft | D. RFP 58825024 PCPLRP Contract Draft.pdf | 236 KB | 11/26/2024 01:33 PM | |
| E. RFP 58825024 Eligibility Determination Review Tool Draft | E. RFP 58825024 Eligibility Determination Review Tool Draft.pdf | 226 KB | 11/26/2024 01:25 PM | |
| F. RFP 58825024 Application Score Tool Draft (1) | F. RFP 58825024 Application Score Tool Draft 1.pdf | 212 KB | 12/09/2024 01:48 PM | |
| G. Form22-RFP | G. Form22-RFP.pdf | 383 KB | 11/12/2024 12:19 PM | |
| H. Loan Disbursement Report Example | H. Loan Disbursement Report Example.pdf | 1 MB | 11/26/2024 01:20 PM | |
| I. Loan Disclosure Statement Example | I. Loan Disclosure Statement Example.pdf | 68 KB | 11/26/2024 01:21 PM | |
| J. Frequently Asked Questions | J. Frequently Asked Questions.pdf | 42 KB | 11/26/2024 01:21 PM | |
| K. Glossary of Terms | K. Glossary of Terms.pdf | 43 KB | 11/26/2024 01:21 PM |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| A. Federal Student AID | http://studentaid.gov/ |
| B. FFIEC Website | http://www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/ |
| C. HRSA Data | http://data.hrsa.gov/ |
| D. Contract General Conditions | http://hhs.iowa.gov/contract-terms |
| E. NHSC Site Reference Guide (for NHSC sliding fee scale guidance) | http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/nhsc/nhsc-sites/nhsc-site-reference-guide.pdf |
| F. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Poverty Guidelines | http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines |
| G. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Program CFDA: 93.165 Grants to States for Loan Repayment | http://www.federalgrantswire.com/grants-for-state-loan-repayment.html#.XvYq5zFKg2w |
| H. Iowa Licenses and Permits (Iowa sites to see license, permit or registration status for personal, business and professional licenses) | https://www.iowa.gov/licenses-permits |
| I. W-9 Form | http://drive.google.com/file/d/18P0e7eyn1oO94yAFxlJ9tAWY32lZLKDa/view?usp=share_link |
| Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2024 1:34 PM | Are there any grants for people who have paid out of pocket for school, not through a loan? | The Primary Care Provider LRP is limited to individuals who have educational loan debt. Per section 1.01 of the RFP, 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. |
| Dec 9, 2024 7:42 PM | What do I upload for "Verification of eligible specialty" if I am a current resident and therefore do not have a board certificate? What do I put for "Practice Site - Provisionally Approved" if the future location I will work for is not listed? Is there a way to upload a different location somehow? | For the application, a resident may upload a training certificate or an attestation that the relevant eligibility requirement will be met prior to the posting of the Notice of Intent to Award. Per section 1.03 - 2.A, must have a current, full, permanent, unencumbered, and unrestricted health professional license, certificate, or registration, as applicable, prior to the posting of the Notice of Intent to Award. In the Eligibility Determination Form, Section Five: Qualifying Practice Site(s) there is an option to add a practice site that is not provisionally approved. Additional information is required to verify the practice site meets the RFP eligibility requirements. Refer to Section 1.03B – 5.A through 5.H. |
| Dec 10, 2024 7:37 AM | Hi there, I hope this finds you well! I am inquiring about the Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program. I am a RN/BSN at Walnut Creek Pediatrics - Unity Point in Clive. In reviewing the requirements, I believe I am qualified to apply based on my location and other factors. I currently work 32 hours/week in my role (decreasing to 20-24 in coming months). In reviewing the requirements, I believe that I would fall within the category of 2 years at half service which would take 4 years to fulfil. I am currently in a program to become a DNP. If in three years I take a DNP position, will the time in the new role count towards the program or would I be disqualified at that point? I fully anticipate on taking a role within Unity Point in Polk county. After I graduate with my graduate degree, am I eligible to reapply for those loans? Thank you for your help, Brittaney Bookin-Nosbisch | Obligation terms are Full-time 2-year obligation, Half-time 2-year obligation, or Half-time 4-year obligation. Refer to RFP Section 1.02 – Contract Term. For this application, you might consider a Half-time 2-year obligation if you anticipate taking on a new Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) position after 3 years to avoid any potential conflicts with your service obligation should you receive an award. Individuals can reapply to this program. However, if you were to reapply as a DNP, qualifying educational loans will be limited to the minimum undergraduate or graduate education required to obtain licensure in the profession under which you are applying. Refer to Section 1.03B - Eligibility Requirement 4 regarding Qualifying Educational Loans. For Example: If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) that is pursuing a graduate degree to become a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), consider the following: if you get your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) first and then go on to get your DNP, the only possible eligible loans would be for education up to the MSN. If you go from your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree directly to the DNP, then loans for the DNP could be eligible.To be considered for an award, applicants must meet ALL Eligibility Conditions outlined in RFP section 1.03A and Eligibility Requirements outlined in section 1.03B. This means that you cannot change disciplines for the entire contract period (including going from an RN to an ARNP) However, you can reapply to the program. |
| Dec 11, 2024 10:08 AM | I'm a salaried full-time employee scheduled to work 40 hours a week. Each day, I'm scheduled to see 8 clients for therapy sessions that typically range from 40 min to 1 hr. This would ideally mean that I am seeing 40 clients per week. However, there is a high no show rate due to the nature of our clientele that is beyond my control. I usually only see between 15-20 clients per week despite having a full schedule because of this. If our clients don't show up, and we are spending much of our work time doing administrative tasks because they are not there, would we be considered as breaching the contract even though it is beyond our control? I work at Vera French Community Mental Health Center in Davenport, IA. Would I be able to continue working at this agency if I am awarded funding or would I be forced to work at a rural agency? Is Vera French Community Mental Health Center considered an HPSA? | Refer to RFP Section 1.02 – Contract Term for requirements for service obligation terms. Full-time service is defined as 40 hours per week. At least 32 hours per week full-time are spent providing patient care at practice sites. No more than 8 hours per week full-time are spent in a teaching capacity or performing clinical-related administrative activities. Applicants must work at an eligible practice site. HRSA Health Workforce Shortage Areas is the official site to determine if a practice site(s) is in a HPSA. Refer to Section 1.03B Eligibility Requirements, Eligibility Requirement 5. HRSA Health Workforce Shortage Areas is the official site to determine if a practice site(s) is in a HPSA. |
| Dec 12, 2024 8:10 AM | Will a picture of my passport meet requirements for proof of citizenship? Or do I need to scan it? I have the same question for my ANCC certification. Thank you! | You can upload a JPEG/JPG, PNG or PDF of the required documentation. Refer to Section 1.03B Eligibility Requirements |
| Dec 12, 2024 9:23 AM | How do I change organizations on an application. | For assistance in changing your application’s organization, please contact the IowaGrants Helpdesk at iowagrants.helpdesk@hhs.iowa.gov. |
| Dec 12, 2024 10:49 AM | Am I done with the application now? I completed the elgibility form and clicked submit. How do I know what to do next? | Refer to the application in IowaGrants for the following directions: Complete the Minority Impact Statement Form in IowaGrants Follow these instructions to complete and submit the Eligibility Determination Form. 1. Thoroughly review RFP Section 1.03 Eligibility Conditions and Requirements and begin obtaining the documentation immediately. 2. Click on the link to access the Eligibility Determination Form. This form is completed and submitted outside of IowaGrants. 3. Complete and submit the Eligibility Determination Form by Jan 21, 2025, by 4:00 PM (local Iowa time). Late applications are not accepted. 4. Click "Save Form" in IowaGrants. 5. Click "Mark as Complete" in IowaGrants. 6. Click "Submit Application". |
| Dec 13, 2024 3:15 PM | I am struggling significantly with the loan section. I have multiple consolidated loans which have also been refinanced. I am having trouble identifying all the required information for each individual loan within the consolidated loan (IE: account number, date of last distribution, etc.). I am unable to access the new website NELNET and have not been able to get any help from customer support. I was able to access ASPIRE. I also can on access Direct loan servicing center any longer. My current lender does not have all that information either. I have looked and searched Federal student aid and am not finding all this information either. I could use of guidance as how to move forward or if I just need to withdrawal my application. Thanks for your help. | Per section 1.03 Eligibility Conditions and Requirements NOTICE: To be considered for an award, applicants must meet ALL Eligibility Conditions outlined in section 1.03A and Eligibility Requirements outlined in section 1.03B. |
| Dec 18, 2024 4:21 PM | I applied for and received the FY23 PCPLRP and am finishing up that contract now. Am I able to apply for this FY25 PCPLRP? | Previous Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program recipients are not prohibited from reapplying. |
| Dec 22, 2024 1:14 PM | I previously had asked the question in regards to pursuing my DNP degree. In reading more on the recommendation to consider the Half-time 2-year obligation, I have one follow up question. I anticipate working 20 hours per week in my current nursing role until taking a DNP position in three years. I may drop to PRN status, not part time status while doing so. Am I okay being PRN as long as I work 20 hours per week? Thank you in advance. | PRN is not an eligible employment status. Refer to Section 1.02 Contract Term. |
| Dec 23, 2024 9:02 AM | Is there anyway to edit the organization information in my profile? I recently moved and put my old address in this section. I am trying to update, but cannot open this section. Is this supposed to be my address or my employer's address? Thank you. | Yes, you can request assistance through IowaGrants Helpdesk at iowagrants.helpdesk@hhs.iowa.gov. |
| Dec 26, 2024 10:26 PM | I originally took out 21 federal student loans to pay for medical school. Since then, I have consolidated those 21 federal loans into one refinanced loan. This one refinanced loan is commercial. I have only done this one consolidation/refinance. Is this considered a "federal consolidation" since the loans were originally federal loans? Or is this considered a "commercial consolidation" because the consolidated loan is now through a commercial bank? | A commercial educational loan is made by an individual bank (commercial bank), or lender. If the consolidated loan is considered a commercial loan, then it should be designated as such on the application. Refer to Section 1.03B Eligibility Requirements, Eligibility Requirement 4, 3.A, ii. |
| Dec 30, 2024 9:09 AM | Hello, Does acute care/urgent care or occupational medicine qualify a provider for this? Thanks! | No, acute care/urgent care or occupational medicine are not eligible disciplines/specialties. Refer to Section 1.03B Eligibility Requirements, Eligibility Requirement 2.2.C for Eligible Health Profession Disciplines and Specialties |
| Jan 10, 2025 8:34 AM | How can I verify If my eligibility form has been completed AND submitted. I believe I have already done this; however, on the application preview, there is no indication that it has been completed and submitted. Thank you | After the Eligibility Determination Form was submitted, there was a confirmation message which included an opportunity to download a copy of the submitted eligibility form. Additionally, a copy of the submitted eligibility form was emailed to the applicant’s personal email address that was provided in the form. |