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 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 these rules; rescind these rules; or continue these rules without amendment.

This rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 06/01/2020.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-10 "The Recertification Requirement."

This rule sets forth the policy for the recertification process for Ohio Works First (OWF) recipients. The Office of Family Assistance has amended this rule to allow an assistance group who is applying for OWF and has an established Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) certification period to adjust the OWF eligibility period to align with SNAP.  The amended rule allows an assistance group who is approved for OWF and is applying for SNAP to shorten their OWF eligibility period and re-establish eligibility to align with SNAP. Minor language changes were also made to improve clarity.