Newly arrived refugees and asylees receive a Refugee Health Assessment (RHA) — a more comprehensive screening than the standard I-693, designed to catch conditions common in refugee populations.
What’s in the RHA but not the I-693
- Hepatitis B and C screening
- Intestinal parasites (stool ova and parasites)
- Lead screening for children
- Anemia screening
- Dental and vision check
- Vaccination catch-up to CDC schedule
When is the RHA done
Within 90 days of arrival in the US. State health departments coordinate scheduling through the resettlement agency.
Cost
Free — covered by federal Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) or Medicaid in most states.