CAMTL 112 (Five Year Rule Review: Citizenship and Alien Status: Ohio Works First and Disability Financial Assistance)
Cash Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter No. 112
March 31, 2016
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: The Office of Legal and Acquisition Services
SUBJECT: Five Year Rule Review: Citizenship and Alien Status: Ohio Works First and Disability Financial Assistance.

In accordance with section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), each state agency is required to review each of its rules in the Ohio Administrative Code a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the review is to ensure that Administrative Code rules are clearly written and that program requirements are accurate, up-to-date and clearly expressed. To the extent possible, unnecessary paperwork will be eliminated, local agencies will be given increased flexibility, and any adverse impact on businesses will be eliminated or reduced. As a result of the review, the agency may amend the rule; rescind the rule; or continue the rule without amendment.

The rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rule will become effective on 04/03/2016.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-30 "Citizenship and Alien Status: Ohio Works First and Disability Financial Assistance."

The rule describes the eligibility standard used to determine citizenship and alien status of individuals applying for or receiving Ohio works first (OWF) and disability financial assistance (DFA) benefits. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) amended this rule for minor language changes to improve clarity. No substantive changes were made.