FATL 348 (Five Year Rule Review)
Food Assistance Transmittal Letter No. 348
May 20, 2015
TO: Food Assistance Certification Handbook Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Five Year Rule Review: authorized representatives, timeliness standard and benefits issuance and drug addiction and alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation programs.

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 rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rules will become effective on June 1, 2015.

Chapter 2000

5101:4-2-05 "Food assistance: authorized representatives."

The rule describes who can be an authorized representative and their responsibilities. OFA is rescinding and replacing this rule with a new rule of the same number. The new rule has been revised to clarify policy regarding the roles of an authorized representative and how an individual designates an authorized representative. The JFS 06723 "Designation of Authorized Representative" is also being revised to reflect the policy clarifications. The current version of the form can be viewed at http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/inter.asp.

5101:4-2-11 "Food assistance: timeliness standard and benefit issuance."

The rule describes the timeframes for processing a case and issuing benefits. OFA amended this rule. There are no substantive changes. Minor language changes were made for clarity.

Chapter 6000

5101:4-6-01 "Food assistance: determining eligibility of individuals in drug addiction and alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation programs."

The rule describes the process for determining eligibility for residents of drug addiction or alcoholic treatment centers. OFA amended this rule. There are no substantive changes. Minor language changes were made for clarity.