This letter transmits a new Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule 5101:2-33-27 entitled Title IV-E Agency Contracting for Non-Placement Services. This rule sets forth the requirements for the Title IV-E agency when using the new statewide Agreement for Title IV-E agencies for the Provision of Non-Placement Services (non-placement agreement).  A Title IV-E agency is required to use the “non-placement agreement” when contracting for aftercare support from a qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) at a different rate than the Medicaid rate for non-Medicaid eligible children. A Title IV-E agency may choose to use the "non-placement agreement" for aftercare services or any non-placement service contract. Each Title IV-E agency is to enter all information on the "non-placement agreement," including the "Title IV-E schedule B rate information (schedule B)" into the Ohio statewide automated child welfare information system (Ohio SACWIS).  The “non-placement agreement” will be available for usage September 1, 2021, as indicated and this rule will be effective October 28, 2021.

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The following chart shows what materials should be inserted into the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM).