đŸ“‰Change in Refugee Cash & Medical Assistance Eligibility Period
Office of Refugee Resettlement; Notice of Change of Eligibility
Summary
In accordance with ORR regulations, the Director of ORR is announcing the shortening of the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) eligibility period from 12 months to four months of assistance for participants who become eligible for ORR benefits 45 days after publication of this notice. For 30 years, ORR had not increased the RCA and RMA eligibility period. In 2022, during a surge in refugee admissions, ORR increased the eligibility period from eight months to 12 months. ORR has determined that it must shorten the RCA and RMA eligibility period to four months to avoid a significant budget shortfall.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Children and Families Administration
Business Impact
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The regulatory change reduces the eligibility period for financial assistance programs, impacting refugee support services and potentially increasing demand for local businesses to provide services to newly resettled populations. This presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses involved in offering employment or support to refugees.