This letter transmits amendments to Ohio Administrative Code rules 5101:2-42-65.1 and 5101:2-44-05.2. These rules will be effective August 1, 2018. The following is a brief explanation of the changes:

OAC rule 5101:2-42-65.1, entitled "Exit interviews when a child in custody leaves an out of home placement," has been amended to incorporate language clarifying situations when completion of the interview is not required. Paragraph (B) was modified to update procedure changes with the inclusion of the JFS 01678 Exit Interview in the statewide automated child welfare information system (SACWIS).

OAC rule 5101:2-44-05.2, entitled "Covered families and children (CFC) Medicaid eligibility for state adoption subsidy recipient moving from or to Ohio," has been amended to include current forms and obsolete forms which are no longer available. Paragraphs (D) and (F) were amended to simplify instruction.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the material that should be added. Appendices