ACT 253 (Ohio Works Now {OWN} Program)
Action Change Transmittal Letter No. 253
December 9, 2011
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Michael B. Colbert, Director
SUBJECT: Ohio Works Now (OWN) Program.

This action change transmittal establishes the monthly amount for the Ohio Works Now food assistance program set forth in Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:1-2-50.

New Policy: Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5101:1-2-50 has been created to implement the Ohio Works Now program. Assistance groups determined eligible in accordance with rule 5101:1-2-50 will receive $10 a month in additional food assistance benefits starting January 2012. The payment will be issued separately from the monthly food assistance benefits.

Action Required: No action is needed by county agencies. Assistance groups will receive a monthly notice about their eligibility for Ohio Works Now. Case information about the benefit will be available in CRIS-E.