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Maine Certification Program for Primary Care Tax Credit

Sponsor
Maine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Deadlines
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Contact

Erica Dyer
207.287.5562
erica.dyer@maine.gov

Purpose

This program provides a tax credit for eligible primary care professionals working in underserved areas of Maine.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are primary care professionals working in underserved areas of Maine, including:

  • Physician M.D.
  • Doctor of Osteopathy D.O.
  • Physician Assistant P.A.
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse A.P.R.N.
  • Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist C.N.S.
  • Certified Nurse Midwife C.N.M.
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner C.N.P
  • Registered Nurse R.N.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse L.P.N.

Additional eligibility requirements may be found in the Maine Legislature Statutes.

Geographic coverage
Maine
Amount of funding

The income tax credit claimed may not exceed:

  • $6,000 in the first year of certification
  • $9,000 in the second year
  • $12,000 in the third year
  • $15,000 in the fourth year
  • $18,000 in the fifth year

10 professionals will be certified each year.

Application process

A link to the online application form is available on the program website.

10 slots are available each year.

Tagged as
Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses · Nurses · Physician assistants · Physicians · Primary care · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Maine

Organizations (1)

  • Maine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, view details



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