CMS launches $275 million nursing-home nurse recruitment initiative
CMS says Nurses for Nursing Homes will offer eligible nurses loan repayment or stipends tied to a three-year service commitment.
What the record says
The October 23 announcement describes up to $40,000 in student-loan repayment and/or a $10,000 stipend for qualifying participants. All 50 states and Washington, D.C., are participating. Applicants must satisfy licensing, qualifying-facility, work-hours and service requirements. CMS expects the initiative to support more than 4,000 nurses and nursing students; that is a projection rather than a completed recruitment count.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Review the official CMS program and eligibility requirements before applying or making an employment decision.
Limits and what is not established
Payments are conditional, not automatic. CMS lists prior-employment restrictions and an initial exception period; applicants should check the complete current rules for their circumstances.
Sources checked October 24, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: original information