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 rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).  The rule will become effective on 01/01/2018.

Chapter 3000

5101:4-3-22 "Food assistance: nonfinancial eligibility standard-social security number."

The rule describes the social security number requirement for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.  The Office of Family Assistance amended this rule.  Minor language changes were made for clarity and the term "food assistance" was replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program."  In order to align with the Code of Federal Regulations; paragraph (B)(2) was added to explain the time frame for providing a social security number (SSN) for a newborn; paragraph (C)(2) was added to explain how to determine good cause for not providing a SSN; and paragraph (C)(3) was added to explain when eligibility can be regained for not providing a SSN.  No other substantive changes were made.