These rules are proposed to be effective 11/01/2007. If no revisions are made to the proposed rules prior to the finalization by JCARR, they will become effective on a permanent basis on 11/01/2007. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

These rules were reviewed in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 111.15. 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 The purpose of a rule review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration each rule's scope and purpose.

5101:4-2-05.1 - Food stamps: primary information person

• Language in this rule has been changed to reflect current forms to be used in the application process.
• References to the manual common application form (CAF) have been stricken.
• The form JFS 01846 "Case Worksheet-Cash, Food Stamps, and Medical Assistance" has been added to replace the manual CAF.
• Reference to the automated CAF has been changed to printed copy of information (PCI).
• Also the form name and revision date have been added to the form JFS 07200 "Request for Cash, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance."

5101:4-3-01 - Food stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standards

• This rule is being rescinded, since it no longer serves a useful purpose.
• This rule currently only contains an abbreviated list of nonfinancial eligibility standards. The titles of the other rules in Chapter 3000 of the Food Stamp Certification Handbook will be updated.
• When amended the titles will include the phrase "nonfinancial eligibility standard," for each rule.

5101:4-3-03 - Food stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-residency

• The title of this rule is being changed to "Food Stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-residency."
• Acronyms have been spelled out the first time used in the rule.
• In paragraph (A), language has been changed to clarify the county agency's inability to require an assistance group (AG) to have a permanent dwelling or have a fixed mailing address.

5101:4-3-05 - Food stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-assistance group (AG) composition

• The title of this rule is being changed to "Food Stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-assistance group (AG) composition."
• Acronyms have been spelled out the first time used in the rule.
• In paragraph (A), the phrase "as elderly or disabled" was added to clarify the reference to rule 5101-4-2-03 of the Administrative Code.
• In paragraph (A) (2), language was changed to be non gender specific.
• The year of inception was added to the reference to the Social Security Act of 1935.
• In paragraph (B), county department of job and family services was changed to county agency.

5101:4-3-22 - Food stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-social security numbers (SSN)

• The title of this rule is being changed to "Food Stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-social security numbers(SSN)."
• Acronyms have been spelled out the first time used in the rule.
• Titles and revision dates have been added to forms.

5101:4-4-39 - Food stamps: allotment computation

• Acronyms have been spelled out the first time used in the rule.
• In paragraph (C), reference to the FSP 11 has been stricken and replaced with a reference to appendix B of rule 5101:4-4-11 of the Administrative Code.

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