These rules are proposed to be effective on an emergency basis October 1, 2007. If no revisions are made to the proposed rules prior to the finalization by JCARR, the regular filing will become effective on a permanent basis, replacing the emergency version, on or about October 29, 2007. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.
October Mass Changes
Effective October 1, 2007, the following mass changes are applicable. Please note that the homeless shelter deduction has not changed.
| Excess Shelter Deduction |
|---|
| $431 |
| Standard Telephone Allowance |
|---|
| $30 |
| Standard Utility Allowance |
|---|
| $450 |
| Homeless Shelter Deduction |
|---|
| $143 (No change) |
| Maximum Coupon Allotments |
|---|
| AG Size | Maximum Allotment |
|---|
| 1 | $162 |
| 2 | 298 |
| 3 | 426 |
| 4 | 542 |
| 5 | 643 |
| 6 | 772 |
| 7 | 853 |
| 8 | 975 |
| each additional | +122 |
| Net Income Standards (100% of poverty) |
|---|
| AG Size | Maximum Income |
| 1 | $ 851 |
| 2 | 1,141 |
| 3 | 1,431 |
| 4 | 1,721 |
| 5 | 2,011 |
| 6 | 2,301 |
| 7 | 2,591 |
| 8 | 2,881 |
| each additional | + 290 |
| Gross Income Standards (130% of poverty) |
|---|
| AG Size | Maximum Allotment |
|---|
| 1 | $1,107 |
| 2 | 1,484 |
| 3 | 1,861 |
| 4 | 2,238 |
| 5 | 2,615 |
| 6 | 2,992 |
| 7 | 3,369 |
| 8 | 3,746 |
| each additional | + 377 |
| Separate AG Income Standards -- Elderly and Disabled AGS Only (165% of poverty) |
|---|
| AG Size | Maximum Allotment |
|---|
| 1 | $1,404 |
| 2 | 1,883 |
| 3 | 2,361 |
| 4 | 2,840 |
| 5 | 3,318 |
| 6 | 3,797 |
| 7 | 4,275 |
| 8 | 4,754 |
| each additional | + 479 |
Implementation: All applications and reapplications being processed for October 2007 and after shall have the new amounts applied. All ongoing cases which are eligible for the new standards will have these new amounts applied during the mass change to be run over Labor Day weekend, effective October 1, 2007. CRIS-E tables will be updated with the changes effective October 2007. Alerts will be generated for all cases which CRIS-E cannot update automatically and the eligibility determiner will be required to run ED/BC for these cases to implement these changes. Notice requirements are found in OAC rule 5101:4-7-03 (A).
Instructions: This transmittal letter obsoletes FACT No. 28. The FACT was implemented under emergency rule-filing with an effective date of October 1, 2007. Remove it and file as obsolete.
| Location | Remove and File as Obsolete | Insert/Replacement |
|---|
| Chapter 4000 | | |
| Food Stamps: income standards. | 5101:4‑4‑11
(effective October 1, 2006) | 5101:4‑4‑11
(effective October 29, 2007) |
| Food Stamps: deductions from income. | 5101:4‑4‑23
(effective October 1, 2006) | 5101:4‑4‑23
(effective October 29, 2007) |
| Chapter 5000 | | |
| Food Stamps: determining the monthly allotment. | 5101:4‑5‑01
(effective October 1, 2006) | 5101:4‑5‑01
(effective October 29, 2007) |
Appendix 35
Record of Changes to Handbook | N/A | Update with the number and date of this transmittal. |