Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)

RMA provides short-term medical coverage to refugee populations who are not eligible for Medicaid. It offers benefits similar to Medicaid for up to 12 months after arriving in the U.S. or being granted asylum, an eligible humanitarian parole status, or victim of trafficking certification. Applicants must first complete a Medicaid application through Maryland Health Connection and be screened as ineligible before applying for RMA through the MarylandBenefits portal. Assistance type: subsidy.