Medical Services Eligibility

The following individuals are eligible for medical services through the Refugee Health Program:

• Refugees:  individuals admitted as a refugee under section 207 INA;
• Asylees:  individuals granted asylum under section 208 INA;
• Cuban and Haitian entrants in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR part 401;
• Certain Amerasians from Vietnam who are admitted to the U.S. as immigrants;
• Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants per the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008; and
• Victims of Trafficking per the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA).

• The health assessment must be initiated and completed in up to 90 days of the refugee's arrival in the U.S. in order to be paid through the Refugee Health Program. Asylees’ eligibility begins when asylee is granted asylum (not arrival date).  Eligibility for victims of trafficking begins on the date of their certification or letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (not the arrival date).

• Immunizations should be initiated and completed in up to 364 days of arrival or date asylum was granted. In order to begin immunizations, a completed health assessment within of the refugee’s arrival date must be on file.

A copy of the I-94 card (or other document verifying immigration status) must be included in the client record.  A photo of the client should also be included in the client record.  Victims of trafficking will have a letter issued by the Office of Refugee Resettlement certifying eligibility for refugee services.