CAMTL 159 (Five Year Rule Review: Ohio Works First: Allocation of Income)
Cash Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter No. 159
January 7, 2021
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Kimberly Henderson, Director
SUBJECT: Five Year Rule Review: Ohio Works First: Allocation of Income.

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 Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rule and the rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 02/01/2021.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-23-20.2 "Ohio Works First: Allocation of Income."

The rule describes the process on when and how to allocate income for the Ohio Works First program. OFA has amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

  • Corrected the term SSI to read “supplemental security income (SSI)”.