Pennsylvania Implements New Refugee Cash Assistance and Refugee Medical Assistance Policies

Pursuant to Federal Regulations issued March 22, 2000, amending 45 CFR Parts 400 and 401, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has implemented major changes in the administration of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) and Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), effective September 21, 2002.

For an overview of the new policies, please see the PA Refugee State Plan.

For detailed information, please contact your local County Assistance Office.

For general information regarding Commonwealth benefits policies for refugees, please contact Norm-Anne Rothermel, State Refugee Coordinator at nrothermel@state.pa.us or 717-787-8608.

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