Refugee Support Slashed to 4 Months Starting Soon by ORR
Published Date: 3/21/2025
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Summary
Starting 45 days after this notice, refugees getting help from the Office of Refugee Resettlement will now get cash and medical assistance for only 4 months instead of 12. This change helps ORR avoid running out of money after a big increase in refugee arrivals. If you’re a refugee or work with them, this shorter support period is important to know!
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Refugee Cash & Medical Aid Cut to 4 Months
Starting 45 days after publication of this notice, refugees who become eligible for Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) benefits will receive Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) for four months instead of twelve months. ORR made this change to avoid a significant budget shortfall after a large increase in refugee arrivals.
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