The following rules were reviewed in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 119.032. Each state agency is required to review its rules a minimum of once every five years. The intent of the law is to ensure that 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 and local agencies will be given increased flexibility. The purpose of a rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.

Rules reviewed include the following:

5101:4-2-02, 5101:4-2-05, 5101:4-2-11, 5101:4-3-08, 5101:4-4-03.3, 5101:4-4-27, 5101:4-5-03, and 5101:4-6-01.

Implementation

These rules are proposed to be effective December 1, 2004. If no revisions are made to the proposed rules prior to the finalization by JCARR, they will become effective on a permanent basis on December 1, 2004. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

There will be no changes to these rules that directly affect the eligibility of applicant/recipients or how any county agency will administer the program. The following is a brief description of the changes to each rule.

5101:4-2-02 - Food Stamps: Categorical Eligible AGs

This rule has been amended to change Disability Assistance (DA) to Disability Financial Assistance (DFA) and Disability Medical Assistance (DMA).

5101:4-2-05 - Food Stamps: Authorized Representatives

This rule has been amended to remove a reference to the food stamp identification card since it no longer applies in the food stamp benefit issuance process.

5101:4-2-11 - Food Stamps: Timeliness Standard

This rule has been amended to change Disability Assistance (DA) to Disability Financial Assistance (DFA). Removed references to the Food Stamp Supervisor's Handbook and replaced with the User's Guide to Food Stamp Delivery.

5101:4-3-08 - Food Stamps: Reporting Illegal Aliens

This rule has been amended to replace Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is a department within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

5101:4-4-03.3 - Food Stamps: Resources Excluded by Law

This rule has been amended to correct a reference in the first paragraph from 5101:4-4-07 to 5101:4-4-03 of the Administrative Code.

5101:4-4-27 - Food Stamps: Determining Monthly Food Stamp Benefits

This rule has been amended to change Disability Assistance (DA) to Disability Financial Assistance (DFA) and Disability Medical Assistance (DMA).

5101:4-5-03 - Food Stamps: Establishing Certification Periods

This rule has been amended to make grammatical corrections.

5101:4-6-01 - Food Stamps: Determining Eligibility of Drug Addicts and Alcoholics in Treatment Programs

This rule has been amended to make grammatical corrections.

Training and Technical Assistance

Training and technical assistance needs to implement these rules will be minimal. Clarification regarding these rules will be available to county staff by ODJFS through the Bureau of County Oversight and Support, Program Policy Services staff.

Fiscal Impact

There should be no fiscal impact for the county agencies to implement these rules. No additional staff will be needed. No additional supplies, equipment, or travel is involved.

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