FATL 391 (Food Assistance: Drug Addiction and Alcoholic Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs and Group Living Arrangements)
Food Assistance Transmittal Letter No. 391
August 21, 2018
TO: Food Assistance Manual Holders
FROM: Cynthia C. Dungey, Director
SUBJECT: Food assistance: drug addiction and alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation programs and group living arrangements.

Ohio Administrative Code rules 5101:4-6-01 and 5101:4-6-26 are being amended to implement final regulations issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.

These rules have been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 09/01/2018.

Chapter 6000

5101:4-6-01 "Food assistance: Determining Eligibility of Individuals in Drug Addiction and Alcoholic Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs."

This rule describes how to determine eligibility of individuals in a drug addiction and alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation program. Changes to the rule include:

  • The term "food assistance" was replaced with Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP).
  • Paragraph (C)(2)(d) was revised to add a time frame on returning electronic benefit cards to recipients.
  • Paragraph (D)(1) was revised to clarify the amount to be returned to the assistance group.
  • Paragraph (D)(2) was revised due to a change in the process of returning SNAP benefits to the assistance group.
  • Paragraph (2)(C) was revised to mirror federal regulations.

Chapter 6000

5101:4-6-26 "Food assistance: group living arrangements."

This rule describes the requirements of group living arrangements. Changes to the rule include:

  • Paragraph (I)(3) was revised to place a time frame on returning electronic benefit cards to recipients.
  • Paragraph (J) was revised due to a change in the process of returning the SNAP benefits to the assistance group.
  • Paragraph (J)(1) was revised to clarify the amount to be returned to the assistance group.
  • Paragraph (J)(3) was revised due to a change in reporting requirements of the group living arrangement.