In accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) section 106.03 each state agency is required to review its rules a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the law is to ensure that rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to date and clearly expressed. The purpose of a five-year rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose. The following rule was reviewed as part of a five-year rule review. The rules will be effective July 1, 2018

OAC 5101:2-47-08, entitled "Required application/update Title IV-D (child support) services and referrals to Title IV-A (public assistance); healthchek; third party insurance; and supplemental security income (SSI)" outlines all the required applications that a Title IV-E agency is responsible for. Changes were made to provide clarification to the Title IV-E agency when making an application to the Title IV-D agency and clarification when the IV-D agency assigns child support. Additionally, minor changes were made to the rule for clarity.

Language was added in paragraph (A)(5) to include good cause circumstances for a child support application when appropriate based on the circumstances of the case when a child is in out-of-home placement.

Language was added in paragraph (F)(3) to include instructions for the Title IV-E agency to complete in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) the pre-termination review (PTR) "Referral for Medicaid Continuing Eligibility Review" prior to termination.

References to forms JFS 03528 "Healthchek & Pregnancy Related Services Information Sheet", JFS 06612 "Health Insurance Information Sheet" and JFS 06613 "Accident/Injury Insurance Information" have changed to Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) forms with the same name and title. The forms are available through ODM Forms Listing website which can be accessed through Job & Family Services (JFS) Forms Central under the link "Medicaid Forms Listing."

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart shows what materials should be inserted into the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM).