CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL
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Date: 4-1-02Transmittal: UP-04-298010.20
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Section:Type:
Special ProgramsPOLICY
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Chapter:Program:
Refugee Assistance ProgramRCA
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Subject:
Categorical Eligibility Requirements
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8010.20A.Categorical Eligibility Requirements
1.The categorical eligibility requirements for Refugee Assistance are met if the individual is designated a refugee under Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) regulations.
2.To qualify for Refugee Assistance, the individual does not have to meet the categorical eligibility requirements of the AFDC program.
3.A nonrefugee child, including one who is a United States citizen, is a categorically eligible member of his or her parent's Refugee assistance unit, provided the child does not also have a nonrefugee parent living in the household.
B.RMA Coverage Groups
1.Recipients of the RCA Program
Assistance units receiving cash assistance under the RCA program are eligible for RMA.
2.Assistance Units Eligible for Less Than $10.00
Assistance units ineligible for an RCA cash payment solely because the amount of payment is less than $10.00 are automatically eligible for medical benefits under the RMA program.
3.Assistance Units Whose Income or Assets Exceed RCA Limits
Assistance units not eligible for RCA because of income or assets, may qualify for RMA if income and assets are within RMA limits.
4.Newborn Children
A newborn child whose mother is qualified for and receiving RCA or RMA at time of the child's birth is automatically eligible for RMA for a period of one (1) year from the date of birth provided:
a.the child's mother remains eligible for RMA throughout the period; and
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL
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Date: 4-1-02Transmittal: UP-04-298010.20 page 2
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Section:Type:
Special ProgramsPOLICY
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Chapter:Program:
Refugee Assistance ProgramRCA
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Subject:
Categorical Eligibility Requirements
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8010.20B.4.Newborn Children (continued)
b.the child continues to live with the mother during such period; and
c.the child's mother continues to meet the durational requirement.