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HB 4452

COMM HOSPICE & PALL CARE REPAY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kimberly Du Buclet and 2 co-sponsors

Illinois creates loan repayment assistance for hospice and palliative care workers to address workforce shortages in end-of-life care specialties.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
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Bill Summary · HB 4452

Legislative bill overview

HB 4452 establishes a loan repayment program for healthcare professionals working in hospice and palliative care settings in Illinois. The bill aims to incentivize workers to enter and remain in these specialized fields by offering financial assistance toward their educational debt.

Why is this important

Hospice and palliative care face significant workforce shortages, with many facilities struggling to recruit qualified nurses, social workers, and physicians. Loan repayment programs can make these emotionally demanding, lower-paying specialties more financially competitive compared to acute care settings, potentially improving end-of-life care access and quality across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Program cost and funding source: The bill's specific appropriation amount, eligibility caps, and whether funding comes from general revenue or dedicated sources remains unclear from available information
  • Professional scope definition: Questions about which disciplines qualify (nurses, doctors, chaplains, social workers, etc.) and whether criteria favor certain regions or facility types
  • Loan repayment structure: Whether repayment is conditional on future service commitments, how it compares to federal loan forgiveness programs, and potential duplicate benefits for participants

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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