In order to reduce printing and mailing costs both for county agencies and the state several forms have been consolidated to streamline the application and reapplication information that is required to be provided. A new booklet JFS 07501, "Program Enrollment and Benefit Information" has been designed to replace the forms and brochures previously required. The requirement to provide a self addressed stamped envelope has also been removed. While county agencies may choose to continue to provide self addressed stamped envelopes, they are no longer required to.

As a result, the following rules have been updated:

• 5101:1-2-01, "The Application Process for Ohio Works First, Disability Financial Assistance, and Refugee Cash Assistance."
• 5101:1-2-10, "The Reapplication Requirement."
• 5101:4-2-01, "Food assistance: initial application process."
• 5101:4-6-19, "Food assistance: determining eligibility of supplemental security income assistance groups."
• 5101:4-7-07, "Food assistance: recertification."

If no revisions are made to these rules prior to finalization by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, they will become effective on a permanent basis on July 1, 2011. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

No changes were made affecting the eligibility of applicants or recipients, or to the way county agencies administer programs.

Instructions: The following chart identifies the material that should be removed from the Food Assistance Certification Handbook and the material that should be added.