This letter transmits the revision of rules 5101:2-42-19 and 5101:2-42-66.2 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). The new rules will become effective December 15, 2010. The following is a brief explanation of the proposed changes.

OAC 5101:2-42-19, "Requirements for the provision of independent living services to youth in custody," is being revised to include federal requirements to instruct youth emancipating from child welfare on how to obtain a health care proxy, power of attorney and health insurance, which should be included in the final transition plan prior to emancipation. In addition, revisions were made in response to stakeholders' request that guidance to youth also include information regarding selective service and credit reports. This rule governs the provision of independent living services to youth in custody.

OAC 5101:2-42-66.2, "Documentation of comprehensive health care for children in placement," is being revised to reference federal requirements, as addressed in OAC 5101:2-42-19, to instruct youth emancipating from child welfare on how to obtain a health care proxy, power of attorney and health insurance. Other referenced rules have been revised within this rule, which governs the documentation of health care for children in placement.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart depicts what materials should be deleted from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and what materials should be inserted in the FCASM.