AANS and CNS Urge Congress to Address Medical Student Debt

Reps. Brian Babin, DDS, (R-Texas), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), and Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and John Boozman, OD, (R-Ark.) have introduced legislation to address physician student loan debt. The Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act (S. 942/H.R. 2028) would allow borrowers to qualify for interest-free deferment on their student loans while serving in a medical internship or residency program. The AANS and the CNS sent a letter endorsing the REDI Act.