Transcription of Refugee Medical Assistance
1 Refugee Medical AssistanceUSER GUIDEE ffective February 1, 2017A Unified Administrators, LLC affiliated company For over 100 years, the Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) has advanced the rights and lives of people who have been forcibly or voluntarily uprooted. USCRI provides refugees and others with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the United States. Physical and emotional wellness, as well as access to healthcare, are essential for successful transition to life in the US. USCRI administers the Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) program to newcomers who are ineligible for the state Medicaid program and the Children s Health Insurance Program.
2 RMA includes the same Medical , dental and pharmacy benefits as the state Medicaid program. This User Guide tells you how to access RMA benefits are administered by Point Comfort Underwriters, Inc. (PCU).IntroductionRefugee Medical AssistanceTo find out if you are eligible for RMA you have to complete the RMA application. Your case manager at the local resettlement agency can help you with the application. In general, if you meet the following criteria you may be eligible:1. Your immigration status is Refugee or another qualifying status2. You meet the immigration status identification requirements3.
3 You meet the income and resources threshold4. You are ineligible for the state Medicaid program, the Children s Health Insurance Program or any other public or private healthcare coverage5. You provide the name of the resettlement agency which resettled you (if applicable)Your RMA benefits automatically terminate 8 months after you arrive in the , unless you are an unaccompanied Refugee minor (URM). If you are a URM, you could have healthcare benefits until you turn 23 years old. Talk to the case manager at the local resettlement agency for more details about your specific situation. Keep in mind that if you move out of the state of Texas, your RMA benefits automatically terminate.
4 You will need to apply for healthcare benefits in your new I eligible for RMA?How long can I be covered under RMA?3 Which healthcare service providers can I use? You may use any healthcare service provider who agrees to accept payment based on Medicaid reimbursement rates or negotiated reimbursement rates. You can find a list of providers who have agreed to these rates at , or call PCU for Assistance . If you want to use a provider who is not on this list, this is what you need to do:1. Obtain the complete name, address and telephone number of the provider you want to Provide the above information to PCU.
5 PCU will contact the provider in attempt to obtain agree-ment to provide services at approved reimbursement levels. PCU will notify you of the outcome of these healthcare services are covered?RMA covers many healthcare services when such services are medically necessary, and subject to certain limitations. A partial list of covered services follows:HOSPITAL CHARGES Daily room and board and nursing services in a semi-private room or ward Daily room and board and nursing services in an intensive care unit Use of operating, treatment or recovery room Dressings, sutures, casts or other supplies routinely provided to inpatients Emergency room treatment (must be an emergency) Prescription drugs provided while inpatient Hospitalization is limited to 30 consecutive days.
6 Subsequent hospitalizations must be separated by at least 60 days OUTPATIENT SURGICAL FACILITY Surgery and procedures, including services and suppliesDOCTOR AND CLINIC VISITS Physicians and specialists Licensed mental health care professionals Chiropractors (for treatment of an acute condition or exacerbation of a chronic condition) SurgeonsDIAGNOSTIC TESTING Radiology Ultrasound Laboratory(Psychometric, behavioral and educational testing are not included.)PROSTHETICS Limbs Larnyx Breasts (if necessitated by a covered surgery)OTHER COVERED SERVICES (Some services may be included in physician, surgeon or hospital fees and not billed separately.)
7 Radiation therapy or treatment Chemotherapy Hemodialysis Oxygen and other gasses and their administration Anesthetics and their administration by a physician Hearing aids and related services by an audiologist One Medical screening exam Hospice Care for up to 30 days Care in an extended care facility (upon direct transfer from hospital) Home nursing care Emergency local ambulance Testing strips for treatment/management of diabetes Occupational, physical and speech therapy Rental of durable Medical equipment, up to the purchase price Rehabilitative and habilitative servicesThis is a partial list of services generally covered if medically necessary.
8 Pre-certification may be required and coverage may be denied for services that are not Pre-certified. Be sure to review Pre-certification requirements contained in this User healthcare services are not covered?Not all healthcare services are covered. Here is a partial list of exclusions. Telephone consultations or failure to keep a scheduled appointment Weight modification or surgical treatment of obesity Any modification of the body made to improve psychological, mental or emotional well-being Exercise programs whether or not prescribed by a physician Cosmetic or aesthetic procedures Services or supplies that are investigational, experimental or for research purposes Treatment for infertility, impotency or any sexual dysfunction Hearing aid replacement or repair Eye surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism Biofeedback, acupuncture.
9 Recreational, sleep or music therapy Pregnancy and newborn expenses Educational programs Services performed or supplies provided by your relative or any person who resides with you Services or supplies provided to you at no cost Accommodations or travel expenses Treatment to promote hair growth whether or not prescribed by a physician Treatment of sleep disorders Treatment of flatfoot conditions for solely cosmetic purposes, the prescription of supportive devices (including special shoes), orthotics, and the treatment of subluxations of the foot Hair analysis, treatment for hair loss Any test or procedure that is not specifically ordered by a provider who is responsible for diagnosis and treatment of the condition Services and supplies that are not medically necessary for diagnosis and treatment Services provided by an interpreter Social and educational counseling Services or supplies for which benefits or payment is available under any other contract, policy or insurance which is available.
10 Or would have been available in the absence of this program (including Workers Compensation insurance, Auto insurance, any government plan and any other legally liable third party) Services provided by Veterans Administration or US Public Health Service Hospitals5 PRESCRIPTION DRUGSDENTALRMA covers most prescription drugs that are medically pharmacy can I use?Prescriptions drugs are provided through the MagellanRx Management network of pharmacies. This network includes all major chains, such as Walmart and CVS, and many local chains and stores. Just present your ID card to the pharmacist who will then verify their participation in the network and your eligibility for this coverage.
