Cash and Medical Assistance
The Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) Program is part of the Division of Refugee Assistance and provides reimbursement to States and alternative refugee assistance programs for 100 percent of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), and Unaccompanied Refugee Minors program services, provided to refugees and other eligible persons, as well as associated administrative costs.
ORR clients determined ineligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid are may be eligible for RCA and RMA for up to eight (8) months from the date of arrival in the U.S., date of final grant of asylum for asylees, and date of certification for trafficking victims. Refugees may apply for RCA and/or RMA in their State of residence within eight (8) months from the date of arrival.
Funding Opportunities
Contact Information
Pamela Green-Smith
Director, Division of Refugee Assistance
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Administration for Children and Families
901 D Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447
Phone: 202.401.9246
Fax: 202.401.5487