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 rules and the rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rules will become effective on 02/01/2022.

Chapter 2000

5101:1-3-07 "Ohio Works First: Evidence of Age, Citizenship, and Identity."

This rule describes the age, citizenship, and identity verification requirement for the Ohio Works First program.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Paragraph (B) has been updated with verifications that are acceptable as proof of identity; and
• Minor language changes were made to improve clarity.

5101:1-3-09 "Ohio Works First: Social Security Number Requirement."

This rule describes the social security number requirement for the Ohio Works First program.  OFA amended this rule.  Changes to the rule include: 

• Removal of form revision dates in paragraph (C) as a result of Senate Bill 221 of the 132nd General Assembly that amended incorporation by reference requirements contained in section 121.71 to 121.75 of the Ohio Revised Code;
• Corrected the term RSDI to read "retirement, survivors, and disability insurance (RSDI); and
• Minor language changes were made for clarity.