'We have an obligation to ensure that they are relieved of the debt they incurred to train for this critical work,' said Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who introduced the bill
, which aims to financially support the nurses, doctors and other medical professionals who racked up, in some cases, six-figures worth of debt while seeking their degrees.You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
The bill would pay remaining balances on all federal and private loans for health care workers treating COVID-19 patients. Researchers working on COVID-19 treatments and cures could also benefit. “Frontline health workers are delivering care to the sickest patients and putting their own safety at great risk in order to keep doing their jobs,” said Maloney in a. “And in return, I believe that we have an obligation to ensure that they are relieved of the debt they incurred to train for this critical work — in graduate degree programs or other professional certification."
Added the congresswoman: "Health care workers are worrying about their own health and how it will affect their families. They should not have to worry about their financial security after the crisis has passed. That is a burden that we can lift right now.”
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