CAMTL 123 (Five Year Rule Review: 5101:1-23-10, 5101:1-23-20, and 5101:1-2-50)
Cash Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter No. 123
April 5, 2017
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Five Year Rule Review: 5101:1-23-10, 5101:1-23-20, and 5101:1-2-50

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 rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), and will become effective on 5/1/2017.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-23-10 "Ohio works first: assistance group determination"

This rule describes the policy for determining the assistance group for the Ohio Works First program. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule with minor language changes for clarity; however, no substantive changes were made.

5101:1-23-20 "Ohio works first: income and eligibility"

This rule describes the policy for determining the gross earned income, gross unearned income, income availability and eligibility calculation process for the Ohio Works First program. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule with minor language changes for clarity. In addition, language in paragraph (E)(6) was revised to explain that the county agencies may project employment wages and hours from client statement when employment is new and no pay verifications have been provided by the employer.

Chapter 4000

5101:1-2-50 "Ohio works now"

This rule describes the Ohio Works Now eligibility requirements, the methods of issuance, the amount and duration determination process and the county agency's responsibility in the case of erroneous payments or fraud. The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule with minor language changes for clarity; however, no substantive changes were made.