R434-45-9. Extension of Loan Repayment Contracts

The department may extend the service obligation period for one year if: (1) a recipient has completed the first year of service under a two-year contract; (2) the approved rural hospital will continue to match the department funds; and (3) a recipient informs the department and rural hospital, in writing, of the recipient's interest in extending the contract at least six months prior to the end of the service obligation.