Federal Program Updates for Refugees 

Federal Program Updates for refugees under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Ended July 4 th , 2025 for refugees. Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) remain eligible

  • The only groups who remain eligible for SNAP are: U.S. citizens, Certain U.S. lawful permanent residents, Cuban and Haitian entrants, Compact of Free Association citizens from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau

Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Refugee eligibility ends October 1 st , 2026

Medicare (Ages 65+)

Refugee eligibility ends January 27 th , 2027

ACA Marketplace (Healthcare.gov, Obamacare)

January 1 st , 2026 eligibility, and subsidies end for refugees

Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)

Reduced to 4 months from 12 months in March 2025.. No current end date for refugees 

*Updated 7/17/2025, this situation changes rapidly, please report updates to the information below *NtN is not a law office; we are not attorneys, the information provided is for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice. For legal guidance please consult a licensed attorney or your local Department of Social Services, Department of Health, Social Security Administration or insurance broker.