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 04/01/2016.

Chapter 6000

5101:4-6-13 "Food Assistance: determining eligibility of assistance groups with ineligible members."

The rule describes the regulations for food assistance assistance groups with an ineligible member. The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) amended this rule. Minor language changes were made for clarity. There were no substantive changes.

5101:4-6-15 "Food Assistance: determining eligibility of an assistance group when other non-assistance group members share the same address."

The rule describes the regulations for assistance groups who have non assistance group members living at the same address. OFA amended this rule. Minor language changes were made for clarity. There were no substantive changes.