provider and submits an employment certification form described in subsection (d). (b) Applicable percent For purposes of subsection (a), the applicable percent is 10 percent of any eligible Federal Loan for each year the health care provider participates in Medicare for America. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible Federal loan The term eligible Federal loan means any loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a ). (2) Health care provider The term health care provider means a physician, physician assistant, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse, licensed practical nurse, psychologist, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, direct care worker, health social worker, dentist, dental hygienist, pharmacist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or any other health care provider specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services if the Secretary determines such specification for purposes of this section is necessary to ensure workforce adequacy. (3) Medicare for america participating provider The term Medicare for America participating provider means a health care provider that meets the definition of such term under section 105 or works at a participating provider or entity as defined under section 105. (d) Employment Certification Form (1) In general In order to receive loan cancellation under this paragraph, a borrower shall submit to the Secretary of Education an employment certification form that is developed by the Secretary of Education and includes self-certification of employment and a separate part for employer certification that indicates the dates of employment. (2) Deferment If a borrower submits to the Secretary of Education the employment certification form described in paragraph (1), during the period in which the borrower is employed as a Medicare for America participating provider for which loan cancellation is eligible under this section, the borrower's eligible Federal Direct Loan shall be