ACT 258 (Ohio Works Now {OWN} Program)
Action Change Transmittal Letter No. 258
May 22, 2014
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, 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: The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has reinstated the Ohio Works Now benefit payable pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5101:1-2-50. Assistance groups determined eligible in accordance with the rule will receive $10 a month in additional food assistance benefits starting May 2014. 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.