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Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the lack of federal funding, the start of applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been delayed until further notice. The shutdown is not yet affecting other programs overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance — including Public Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Applications for Public Assistance and SNAP are continuing to be accepted, benefits are being provided, and use of benefit cards are not impacted at this time. If the shutdown continues into November, benefits for SNAP could be delayed. This message will be updated as additional information becomes available.

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Last updated: October 23, 2025, 9:10 AM

Refugee Medical Screening and Immunization Program, New York City RFA (2025)

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Refugee Medical Screening and Immunization Program, New York City RFA (2025)

Issue Date:
12/06/2024
Description:

The Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), issues this Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit applications from qualified applicants. The purpose of this RFA is to find medical clinics to provide initial medical screening and immunization services to newly arriving refugees and other eligible persons.

The New York City Refugee Medical Screening and Immunization Program has the following key objectives:

  • Ensure follow-up with medical issues identified in an overseas medical examination;
  • Identify persons with communicable diseases of potential public health importance;
  • Enable a refugee to successfully resettle by identifying personal health conditions that, if left unidentified, could adversely affect his/her ability to effectively resettle; and
  • Refer refugees to primary care providers for ongoing health care.
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