Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 13370
Reading Time:about 3 minutes
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announced that it is reducing the eligibility period for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) from 12 months to four months. This change will affect refugees who become eligible for ORR benefits 45 days after the notice's publication. The decision was made to prevent budget shortfalls due to high refugee admissions and reduced appropriations. The ORR emphasizes that the duration of assistance is determined by available funds, despite the benefits of longer eligibility periods.
Simple Explanation
The government says it will help new refugees with money and medical care for only four months instead of a whole year because there isn't enough money to help for the longer time.