This letter transmits a change to Ohio Administrative Code rule 5101:1-2-01 with the proposed effective date of December 1, 2010. This cover letter includes a summary statement of the policy changes.

CHAPTER 1000

5101:1-2-01 The Application Process for Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance, and Refugee Cash Assistance

On May 1, 2009, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services introduced new form JFS 07204 "Request to Reapply for Cash and Food Assistance," which is being sent to assistance groups participating in telephone interview reapplications. Effective November 1, 2010, county agencies will be able to accept the signed JFS 07204 "Request to Reapply for Cash and Food Assistance" when establishing a date for existing assistance groups applying for additional benefits, such as Food Assistance, Ohio Works First, Refugee Cash Assistance and Disability Financial Assistance. In this instance, the JFS 07204 may be used instead of the JFS 07200 "Request for Cash, Food Assistance, and Medical Assistance".

In addition, the rule was revised to change all references to "CDJFS" to "county agency" to further align with Food Assistance rules. If no revisions are made to the proposed rule prior to finalization by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), it will become effective on December 1, 2010. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rule will be forwarded to you at that time.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart identifies the material that should be removed from the Cash Assistance Manual and the material that should be added.