How Many Conrad 30 Waivers Can Each State Request?
Each designated state public health department or equivalent may request up to 30 Conrad physician waivers per federal fiscal year.
The federal limit is 30 per state
INA §214(l) limits the number of waivers allotted to a state under the program to 30 for a federal fiscal year.
The federal fiscal year controls
DOS describes the allocation as 30 requests per federal fiscal year. The federal fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Flex placements count within the same 30
The statutory flex authority does not create ten additional waivers. Up to ten of the state's thirty may qualify under the flex provision.
State demand can affect practical availability
Where applications exceed the state's allocation, the state may use its own published priorities and selection process to determine which physicians it will sponsor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does each state receive 30 Conrad waivers?
Each designated state program may request up to 30 per federal fiscal year.
Are the 10 flex waivers in addition to the 30?
No. Flex placements are part of the state's 30-waiver allocation.
When does a federal fiscal year begin?
October 1.
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