LAC 50:XXXI.101. General Provisions

A. The Refugee Medical Assistance Program (RMA) provides medical assistance to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and conditions set forth in 45 CFR part 400 subpart G. B. Refugee medical assistance is available to all individuals with the immigration status of refugee or asylee. C. All recipients who receive refugee cash assistance through the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and who are not eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP program, shall be certified for RMA. 1. Receipt or application for refugee cash assistance is not a requirement of the RMA program. D. A refugee who has been certified in a regular Medicaid program and loses that coverage because of increased earnings from employment, and is within the eligibility time period, shall be transferred to RMA.