You may be eligible and apply for medical assistance when you arrive to the U.S. Depending on your immigration status, age, medical needs, and income, you could be eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, or Refugee Medical Assistance.
- To learn about different types of medical assistance, please read the public benefits overview guide.
- For more information on Medicaid and Refugee Medical Assistance, watch these translated videos. Videos are available in Spanish, Dari, and Pashto languages. https://learn.refugeewelcome.org/courses/rwc
- To learn more about the process to apply for medical assistance in your state, visit the Refugee Welcome Collective website. https://refugeewelcome.org/state-resources/