CAMTL 184 (Five Year Rule Review: Benefit Eligibility: Indefinite Detainees or Lifers and Sponsor-to-Alien Deeming Requirements: Ohio Works First)
Cash Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter No. 184
August 16, 2022
TO: All Cash Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Matt Damschroder, Director
SUBJECT: Five Year Rule Review: Benefit Eligibility: Indefinite Detainees or Lifers and Sponsor-to-Alien Deeming Requirements: Ohio Works First
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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 09/01/2022.

Chapter 1000

5101:1-2-35 "Sponsor-to-Alien Deeming Requirements: Ohio Works First."

This rule describes the Sponsor-to-alien deeming requirements for the Ohio Works First program. OFA amended this rule. Changes to the rule include:  

  • All language made in reference to Disability Financial Assistance (DFA) was removed due to the repeal of the DFA program in accordance with section 812.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Effective December 1, 2017, funding was no longer available for the DFA program;
  • Minor language changes were made in paragraph (D)(2) for clarity and to remove any reference to DFA; and
  • Paragraph (D)(4) was removed due to the referenced DFA eligibility.

5101:1-2-30.2 "Benefit Eligibility: Indefinite Detainees or Lifers."

This rule sets forth policy for determining benefit eligibility for indefinite detainees or lifers. OFA amended this rule. Changes to the rule include:  

  • All language made in reference to Disability Financial Assistance (DFA) was removed due to the repeal of the DFA program in accordance with section 812.40 of the Ohio Revised Code. Effective December 1, 2017, funding was no longer available for the DFA program;
  • Some non-substantive changes to language were added in paragraphs (C)(1), (C)(2) and (C)(3) to align with federal regulations;
  • Minor language changes were made in paragraphs (D)(2) and (D)(3) to align with other OWF rules for consistency; and
  • Rule citation referenced in paragraph (D)(5) was updated in accordance with the Administrative Code.