Now Open: HCAI Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program Cycle 2
| Date: | May 13, 2026 |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) |
| To: | Health Plan All Practitioners and Behavioral Health Providers |
| Type: | Informational/Educational |
| Subject: | Now Open: HCAI Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program Cycle 2 |
| Business: | Medi-Cal Managed Care |
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is offering a Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program (MBH-SLRP) as part of the Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) Workforce Initiative. The program is committed to expanding access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services across California.
The goal for the MBH-SLRP is to reduce educational debt for behavioral health professionals who commit to serving Medi-Cal members and underserved communities.
2026 Application Cycle 2 is Open: Applications deadline is 05/29/26 at 3:00 p.m.
Details:
- The MBH-SLRP offers up to $240,000 to eligible behavioral health professionals who commit to a multi-year service obligation supporting California’s Medi-Cal members and the uninsured in Medi-Cal safety net settings.
- Whether you are licensed, working toward licensure, or a community-based provider, this program helps pay off student debt while you make a difference in your community
Why Apply?
- Reduce student loan debt
- Serve vulnerable communities
- Be part of California’s behavioral health transformation
Who Should Apply?
- This program is open to behavioral health professionals with educational loan debt who are willing to commit to serving 2 to 4 years in an eligible Medi-Cal safety net setting.
How to Apply?
- Visit https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives/behavioral-health-bh-connect/mbhslrp/ or scan the QR code on the flyer below to apply starting May 1, 2026.
HCAI Flyer: https://hcai.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBH-SLRP-Flyer-1.pdf
HCAI Contact Info:
- Email: MBHRRP@hcai.ca.gov
- Phone: 916-326-3899
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit the HCAI website:
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives/behavioral-health-bh-connect/mbhslrp/
If you have any further questions, please contact your Provider Services Representative, or call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526). You may also visit https://www.hpsj.com/alerts/ for online access to the documents shared. The most recent information about Health Plan and our services is always available on our website www.hpsj-mvhp.org
