Refugee Medical Assistance What is Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)? RMA is a federally funded benefits program that provides time-limited health coverage similar to Medicaid. Who may be eligible? Refugees Asylees Victims of trafficking Cuban and Haitian Entrants Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants Amerasians Certain Afghan Humanitarian Parolees Certain Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees Other Eligibility Requirements Must be within 12 months of date of eligibility (e.g. arrival) Financial (<200% Federal Poverty Limit at time of application) Must apply for Medicaid and be found ineligible How to Apply In Wisconsin, RMA is administered in DCF by the Bureau of Refugee Programs at W-2 agencies Complete the form Refugee Medical Assistance Application (Form DCF-F-5998, DCF Forms Search) at a W-2 agency
