Refugee / Asylee
Refugee Health Assessment (RHA)
Newly arrived refugees and asylees receive a comprehensive health screening within 90 days of arrival. Covered by federal Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) or state Medicaid.
RHA vs I-693 — what's different
The Refugee Health Assessment is broader than the standard I-693 because it screens for conditions common in refugee populations that aren't on the USCIS list. The goal is two-fold: catch active public-health concerns immediately, and connect the family to primary care.
| Test / screening | I-693 | RHA |
|---|---|---|
| Physical exam | ✓ | ✓ |
| TB IGRA blood test | ✓ | ✓ |
| Syphilis serology | ✓ (15+) | ✓ (15+) |
| Vaccinations to CDC schedule | ✓ | ✓ + catch-up |
| Hepatitis B + C screening | — | ✓ |
| Intestinal parasites (stool O&P) | — | ✓ |
| Lead screening (children) | — | ✓ |
| Anemia screening (CBC) | — | ✓ |
| Dental + vision check | — | ✓ |
Timing + coverage
- When: Within 90 days of arrival in the United States
- Cost to patient: $0 — covered by federal Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA), state Medicaid, or refugee-program-specific funding
- Who coordinates: Your resettlement agency typically schedules the first appointment
- Languages: Interpretation is required and provided at our clinics in Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya, Swahili, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian
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Same-week appointments. Sealed envelope in 5 business days. Transparent pricing — $295 base I-693 exam.
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