FRAME 2026: $150k Medical Education Reimbursement for Underserved Florida
Summary
The Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators announced the 2026 FRAME (Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education) program, offering up to $150,000 over four years to qualified medical and mental health professionals who practice in underserved areas of Florida. The application window opens March 1, 2026 and closes April 30, 2026. Eligible professionals include physicians in specified specialties, APRNs, PAs, RNs, LPNs, psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and LMHCs who hold a clear Florida license, accept Medicaid, and provide services in HRSA-designated HPSA areas or certified rural hospitals.
What changed
The Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators announced the 2026 FRAME program, a state loan repayment assistance initiative for medical and mental health professionals. Eligible participants may receive up to $150,000 over four years, with the next application window running March 1 through April 30, 2026.
Healthcare providers and professionals in Florida who serve underserved populations should review program eligibility carefully. Key requirements include holding an active Florida license, accepting Medicaid patients (with certain institutional exclusions), and providing primary care or mental health services in a designated Health Professional Shortage Area or certified rural hospital. Applicants must submit complete and accurate documentation through the FRAMEworks portal, as errors may cause processing delays.
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Reframing the future of health care for underserved Floridians
The 2026 Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) program application window will be open from March 1 st – April 30 th!
The FRAME program supports qualified medical and mental health professionals in practicing in underserved areas of Florida. It provides annual payments to help offset student loans and educational expenses incurred during pursuit of medical, nursing, or related degrees and licensure.
Qualified medical and mental health professionals can receive up to $150,000 over a 4 year period, as long as they meet all program eligibility requirements!
Eligible Professionals Include:
- Physicians (specialties: Obstetrics/Gynecology, General & Family Practice, General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, General Pediatrics, Psychiatry)
- Autonomous APRNs and non-autonomous APRNs
- Physician Assistants (PAs)
- Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Psychiatric APRNs
- Psychologists
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs)
Key Eligibility Requirements:Hold a clear/active Florida license
Accept Medicaid (if eligible; exclusions include correctional institutions, VA clinics, state mental health hospitals, free clinics, and certain state facilities for the developmentally disabled)
Actively provide primary care/mental health services in an eligible location:
- A Primary Care/Mental Health Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designated by HRSA, or
- A Rural Hospital certified by (AHCA)
Deliver face-to-face direct patient care (up to 50% of weekly hours may be via telemedicine)
Be a U.S. citizen or National
Have qualified student loans
Visit the FRAMEworks portal for full program details, eligibility verification, and application preparation.
The FRAME program does not operate on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure the smoothest possible processing, please take the time to review your submission carefully and ensure that all forms and information are accurate and complete.
Errors or incomplete documents can lead to delays in processing your application. If you have any questions or ne
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