CAMTL 139 (The Application and Recertification Process for Ohio Works First and Refugee Cash Assistance)
Cash Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter No. 139
December 19, 2018
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: The Application and Recertification Process for Ohio Works First and Refugee Cash Assistance.

Ohio Administrative Code rules 5101:1-2-01 and 5101:1-2-10 describe the application and reapplication process for Ohio Works First or Refugee Cash Assistance programs.  These rules have been amended to remove references to the Disability Financial Assistance program due to the repeal of this program in accordance with section 812.40 of House Bill 49 of the 132nd General Assembly.  The amendments to Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:1-2-01 will also include the use of telephonic signatures for applications in order to align with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program policy.

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rules and the rules were subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 01/01/2019.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-01 "The Application Process for Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance, and Refugee Cash Assistance.”

This rule describes the procedures for county agencies to follow regarding Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance, and Refugee Cash Assistance.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include:

  • The use of telephonic signatures for application in order to align with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program policy.
  • Removal of references to the Disability Financial Assistance program from this rule due to the repeal of the program in accordance with section 812.40 of House Bill 49 of the 132nd General Assembly.
  • Minor language changes were made for clarity.

5101:1-2-10 "The Reapplication Requirement."

This rule describes the procedures for county agencies to follow regarding Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance, and Refugee Cash Assistance.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include:

  • Removal of references to the Disability Financial Assistance program from this rule due to the repeal of the program in accordance with section 812.40 of House Bill 49 of the 132nd General Assembly.
  • Minor language changes were made for clarity.