Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 298 - PRIMARY CARE TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATION RULE
Section 144-298-1 - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-298-1
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to recruit and retain professionals who provide access to primary health care in underserved areas of Maine.
B. Definitions. In addition to statutory definitions found in 36 M.R.S. §5219-LL, the following terms used in this rule have the following definitions, unless the context indicates otherwise.
1.
Competitive Order of
Receipt Process means the process by which timely, complete applications
are considered on a first-come, first-served basis according to the
Department's receipt of applications postmarked within the time-limited
submission period set forth in this rule. Applications with postmarks within
the time-limited submission period are prioritized according to the stamped
date and time (hour, minute, second) the Department received the
application.
2.
Designated
Practice Location means the single, precise geographic address located
in an underserved area that is the location of the professional's full-time
primary care practice.
3.
Full-Time means practicing within scope of practice in work weeks
of 40 hours or more during the calendar year in the designated underserved area
of the State.
4.
Unpaid
Student Loan does not include:
a. Loans
that obligate the primary care professional for a service commitment that
cannot be fulfilled before the application deadline for this program;
b. Parental loans or personal
loans;
c. Loans that have been
repaid in full or forgiven; and
d.
Personal lines of credit or credit card loan debt.
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