Who can apply for refugee cash assistance (RCA)?
Anyone can apply to the department of social and health services (DSHS) for refugee cash assistance and have their eligibility determined within thirty days. 2. How do I know if I qualify for RCA? You may be eligible for RCA if you meet all of the following conditions: a. You have resided in the United States for less than eight months; b. You meet the immigration status requirements of WAC 388-466-0005; c. You meet the income and resource requirements under chapters 388-450 and 388-470 WAC; d. You meet the work and training requirements of WAC 388-466-0150; and e. You provide the name of the voluntary agency (VOLAG) which helped bring you to this country. 3. What are the other reasons for not being eligible for RCA? You may be not get RCA if you: a. Are eligible for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI); or b. Have been denied TANF due to your refusal to meet TANF eligibility requirements; or c. Are employable and have voluntarily quit or
