1. A. Individuals may qualify for the RMA program if they meet the following requirements:

   1. 1. has an immigration status recognized by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) through policy or federal notice that qualifies for resettlement assistance;
   2. 2. has income and resources that do not exceed the guidelines set forth in 42 CFR 435.831, as reflected in the State-approved Title XIX Medicaid plan;
   3. 3. is not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP;
   4. 4. provides the name of the resettlement agency that resettled them, if applicable;
   5. 5. not enrolled as a full-time student in a higher education program, except where such enrollment is approved by the State or its designee.
2. B. An individual does not need to apply for or receive refugee cash assistance (RCA) in order to qualify for the RMA.
3. C. All recipients of RCA who are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP are eligible for RMA.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Public Law 82-414, 8 U.S. Code 1522 (e)(5).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 35:1112 (June 2009), amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 51:1861 (November 2025).