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Refugee Assistance 2

The document outlines the initial assistance available to refugees resettled in the US, including reception and placement grants of $1,850 per refugee for pre-arrival needs. It also lists several forms of cash and medical assistance refugees may qualify for, such as TANF, Medicaid, refugee cash assistance and refugee medical assistance, with eligibility periods ranging from 3 months to 9 years. Social services provided focus on early employment assistance through programs like job preparation, placement and retention.

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Refugee Assistance 2

The document outlines the initial assistance available to refugees resettled in the US, including reception and placement grants of $1,850 per refugee for pre-arrival needs. It also lists several forms of cash and medical assistance refugees may qualify for, such as TANF, Medicaid, refugee cash assistance and refugee medical assistance, with eligibility periods ranging from 3 months to 9 years. Social services provided focus on early employment assistance through programs like job preparation, placement and retention.

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ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR REFUGEES RESETTLED IN THE U.S.

INITIAL ASISSTANCE

Reception and Placement Grant (DOS) Pre Arrival, reception, initial housing,
$1,850 per refugee food, clothing. Referrals services and
social programs.
Benefit Eligibility: Up to 3 Months

CASH ASSISTANCE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SOCIAL SERVICES

Either Either ORR Social Services


TANF Medicaid/SCHIP
(Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Health care coverage for qualifying low-income Emphasis on getting refugees early
Time-limited cash assistance and other individuals. employment, including employment
support services for qualifying low-income preparation and job
individuals with dependent children. placement and retention services.
Benefit Eligibility: Up to 5 Years Benefit Eligibility: Up 7 Years Benefit Eligibility: Up to 5 Years

Or Or
Refugee Cash Refugee Medical
Assistance (ORR) Assistance (ORR)
Program similar to TANF for refugees Program similar to Medicaid for refugees
who do not qualify for TANF. who do not qualify forMedicaid.
Benefit Eligibility: Up to 8 Months Benefit Eligibility: Up 8 Months

Or
SSI
(Supplemental Security Income)
Cash assistance to low-income individuals
who are aged, blind, or disabled.
Benefit Eligibility: Up to 9 Years
Up to 5 years

Other benefits:
SNAP, formerly Food Stamp Program: Food assistance for qualifying low-income individuals.

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Source: GAO Report Iraqi Refugees and Special Immigrant Visa Holders Face Challenges Resettling in the United States and Obtaining U.S.
Government Employment. [Link]

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