These rules are proposed to be effective 10/02/2008. If no revisions are made to the proposed rules prior to the finalization by JCARR, they will become effective on a permanent basis on 10/02/2008. If changes are necessary, a copy of the revised rules will be forwarded to you at that time.

5101:4-2-01 - Food stamps: application process

• References to the use of the JFS 07401, "Action Taken on Your Food Stamp Case" and the JFS 07334, "Notice of Denial of Your Application for Assistance" have been stricken. These manual forms shall no longer be used as notification of approval or denial of food stamp benefits.
• The rule citation referencing the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 has been updated to reflect the current language in the Cash Assistance Manual.
• The rule citation in paragraph D has been corrected to reflect the correct citation of rule 5101:4-6-19 of the Administrative Code.
• Acronyms have been spelled out the first time used within the rule and language has been changed to reflect current terminology.

5101:4-3-07 - Food stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-citizenship and alien status

Public Law (Pub. L. No.) 110-161 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008, and Pub. L. No. 110-181, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, granted SIV status to Afghan and Iraqi aliens. Individuals and family members granted this SIV status are eligible to receive food stamp benefits the same as refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This eligibility is for a time-limited period. Language has been added to this rule to reflect these changes.

• Certain language in paragraph (E) of this rule was removed because it is no longer relevant.
• The title of this rule was changed to "Food Stamps: nonfinancial eligibility standard-citizenship and alien status."
• Acronyms have been spelled out the first time used within the rule and language has been changed to reflect current terminology.

5101:4-6-09 - Food stamps: expedited service

• References to the use of the JFS 07401, "Action Taken on Your Food Stamp Case," have been stricken. This manual form shall no longer be used as notification of approval or denial of food stamp benefits.
• Acronyms have been spelled out the first time used within the rule and language has been changed to reflect current terminology.

Alien Charts

• The "Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrants-Eligibility for Public Assistance Eligibility Period Chart," which provides examples of how to determine the eligibility period of an Iraqi or Afghan alien with a SIV, will be added to the desk aid section of the appendix in the Food Stamp Certification Handbook (FSCH).
• The "Verification of Special Immigrant Status Chart," which explains acceptable verification of SIV status, will be added to the desk aid section of the appendix in the FSCH.
• The "Simplified Guide for Determining Eligibility of Noncitizens," which provides eligibility criteria for noncitizens, will be added to the desk aid section of the appendix in the FSCH.
• These three documents will also be available on the Innerweb under the Office of Family Stability, Food Stamp Policy. This page can be directly accessed by using the following web address: https://innerweb.odjfs.state.oh.us/OFam/foodstamps.shtml

Instructions: This transmittal letter obsoletes food assistance change transmittal (FACT) number 30. The FACT was implemented under emergency rule-filing with an effective date of April 7, 2008. Remove it and file as obsolete.