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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 15

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 74 Chapter 15 Noncitizens, Refugees, and Citizenship

• Name and address of the VOLAG, which may be obtained from the refugee/asylee. The Worker can contact the RRIS at: Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services (304) 343-1036 This notification can be completed by telephone, but a recording must be included in case comments for audit purposes. The VOLAG should also be notified of any adverse action taken on a case. If the refugee or asylee has excessive income for WV WORKS or RCA, the Worker will evaluate the client for the Medicaid or RMA programs. 15.8.6.D Assets Assets will be treated in the same manner as any other applicant, with one exception. If an asset is located in the refugee's or asylee’s homeland and is not available to the refugee/asylee, then these assets would not be treated as assets available to meet the needs of the client. 15.8.6.E Identification of Refugees/Asylees in the Eligibility System and Case Record Individuals who are receiving assistance as refugees or asylees must be identified for federal reporting purposes. Data must be coded appropriately in the eligibility system. NOTE: If for some reason the refugee/asylee does not know the name of the VOLAG, contact the State Refugee Coordinator in the Division of Family Assistance.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 15

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 74 Chapter 15 Noncitizens, Refugees, and Citizenship

• Name and address of the VOLAG, which may be obtained from the refugee/asylee. The Worker can contact the RRIS at: Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services (304) 343-1036 This notification can be completed by telephone, but a recording must be included in case comments for audit purposes. The VOLAG should also be notified of any adverse action taken on a case. If the refugee or asylee has excessive income for WV WORKS or RCA, the Worker will evaluate the client for the Medicaid or RMA programs. 15.8.6.D Assets Assets will be treated in the same manner as any other applicant, with one exception. If an asset is located in the refugee's or asylee’s homeland and is not available to the refugee/asylee, then these assets would not be treated as assets available to meet the needs of the client. 15.8.6.E Identification of Refugees/Asylees in the Eligibility System and Case Record Individuals who are receiving assistance as refugees or asylees must be identified for federal reporting purposes. Data must be coded appropriately in the eligibility system. NOTE: If for some reason the refugee/asylee does not know the name of the VOLAG, contact the State Refugee Coordinator in the Division of Family Assistance.