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Refugee Medical Assistance - RMA - Becker County Human Services

712 Minnesota Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Eligibility

Certain non-citizens who are considered refugees, and who have been in Becker County 8 months or less who meet income, household makeup, and circumstantial eligibility requirements

Required documents

Application/registration form identification for each family member proof of address proof of household income proof of immigration status (I-94) verification of assets

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/human_services/financial_support.aspx
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call

Service area

Becker County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Providing health care coverage for the first eight months for certain newly arrived refugees who are not otherwise eligible for Medical Assistance (MA). Refugees are also available for MA through this program. Refugees receiving Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) are automatically eligible for RMA if they are not already MA eligible. NOTE: Refugees who are eligible for Medical Assistance are served through that program. Refugees receiving Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) are automatically eligible for RMA if they are not already MA eligible.

Last Assured

10/21/2025

Providing organization

Becker County Human Services

Provides a wide range of programs, services, and initiatives to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, case management, and services to residents who are in need of protection within Becker County