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 based on regulations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) 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.

This rule has been subject to a review by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The changes will become effective on 01/01/2023.

Chapter 3000

5101:4-3-22 "Food assistance: Nonfinancial Eligibility Standard-Social Security Numbers."

This rule describes the social security number requirement for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP).  Changes to the rule include: 

• The term "applicant" was replaced with "assistance group" in paragraphs (B)(1)(b), (B)(1)(c), and (B)(2) to align with federal regulations;
• Paragraph (C)(2) was stricken and moved to new paragraph (D) for clarity;
• The term "reapplication" was replaced with "recertification" in paragraph (E)(2):
• Paragraph (F)(1) was amended to align with federal regulations to include the SSA 2853 "Message from Social Security" as proof of application for a social security number (SSN) for a newborn infant;
• Language was removed from paragraph (F)(4) as it was repetitive to paragraph (F)(5);
• Paragraph (G) was amended to include the SSA 2853 as documentation that should be included in the case record to verify a SSN; and
• Other minor changes for clarity.