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MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL household members in the assistance unit. IGA is considered a temporary grant program while the recipient is pending approval for another type of assistance program or become financially ineligible for assistance. IGA grants are normally paid on a monthly or semi-monthly basis. Specific eligibility questions should be directed to the corresponding tribal assistance office. VIII. REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT GRANTS (LANDING GRANT) A. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS In general, refugees are sponsored either by private parties or through volunteer "helping" agencies. The sponsors assume responsibility for placing the refugee(s) in a suitable community and ensure that the refugee(s) will become self-sufficient. The federal government currently administers a federal resettlement grant to volunteer sponsoring agencies to assist them in their relocation efforts. The agency can administer the funds as it decides best meets the needs of the refugee(s). Most agencies do not give the grant directly to the customer in the form of cash, but rather as clothing or shelter. To determine if a refugee applicant has received countable assistance, the volunteer agency must be contacted directly. For information on how to contact the appropriate agency, contact: Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (702) 383-8387 INTERACTION (Umbrella Agency) (212) 777-8210 Either of these agencies should be able to direct inquiries or give specific grant distribution information. IX. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS A. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS In general, most employed Nevada residents are covered by unemployment insurance benefits. Individuals who are considered out-of-work through no fault of their own may be eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Minimum qualifications for eligibility include, but are not limited to: 1. Have reported earnings in at least two (2) of the quarters within the Base Period. The Base Period is the period of employment prior to the loss of a job. Generally, the first four (4) of the last five (5) completed calendar quarters prior to the effective date of the claim for unemployment is the Base Period. The chart below shows the completed calendar quarters of a Base Period (shaded) depending on the quarter in which a claim is filed with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR). APPENDIX B POSSIBLE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS Division of Social Services Medical Assistance Manual 19 Aug 25 MTL 12/25 INDIAN GENERAL ASSISTANCE