FATL 386 (Five-Year Rule Review: Elderly and Disabled Individuals; SSI Assistance Groups; and Replacement Issuances)
Food Assistance Transmittal Letter No. 386
August 21, 2018
TO: All Food Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Five-Year Rule Review: Elderly and disabled individuals; SSI assistance groups; and replacement issuances.

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 Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has completed a review of the following rules and the rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The rules will become effective on 09/01/2018.

Chapter 6000

5101:4-6-19 "Food assistance: determining eligibility of supplemental security income assistance groups."

The rule describes the county agency process for determining eligibility of supplemental security income assistance groups. OFA amended this rule. Changes to the rule include:

  • The term "food assistance" has been replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)."
  • Language has been added to the unlettered paragraph to clarify supplemental security income (SSI) assistance groups ability to apply for SNAP benefits at the local social security administration office.
  • The language in paragraph (A)(4) has been stricken and moved to the unlettered paragraph due to not being an eligibility standard for SSI assistance groups.
  • Revised language in paragraph (E)(4) to clarify verification process for county agencies.
  • Minor language changes for clarity.
  • No substantive changes were made.

5101:4-6-29 "Food assistance: elderly and disabled individuals living with others."

The rule describes the options available to elderly and disabled individuals living with others as it pertains to supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits. OFA amended this rule. Changes to the rule include:

  • The term "food assistance" has been replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)."
  • Minor language changes for clarity.
  • Revised language in paragraph (C)(1)(2) and added new paragraph (C)(3) to clarify how a disability is verified for separate assistance group status.
  • No other substantive changes were made.

Chapter 7000

5101:4-7-11 "Food assistance: providing replacement issuance to assistance groups."

The rule describes the process for providing replacement issuance to assistance groups. OFA proposes to amend this rule. Changes to the rule include:

  • The term "food assistance" has been replaced with "supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)."
  • Minor language changes for clarity.
  • No substantive changes were made.