FCASMTL 469 (Amendment to OAC Rules 5101:2-38-09 PCSA Requirements for Completing the Case Review and 5101:2-38-10 PCSA Requirements for Completing the Semiannual Administrative Review)
Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Transmittal Letter No. 469
September 2, 2021
TO: Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Matt Damschroder, Director
SUBJECT: Amendment to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Rules 5101:2-38-09 PCSA Requirements for Completing the Case Review and 5101:2-38-10 PCSA Requirements for Completing the Semiannual Administrative Review.
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This letter transmits two Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules which were amended as part of the five-year rule review. The rules will be effective on September 10, 2021.

The following is a brief explanation of the changes to these rules:

OAC 5101:2-38-09 entitled PCSA Requirements for Completing the Case Review identifies the requirements for a PCSA when completing the case review. Language has been included to support additional time for case review approval after submission by a caseworker. Language related to safety plan requirements was removed as already being included in the safety planning rule.

OAC 5101:2-38-10 entitled PCSA Requirements for Completing the Semiannual Administrative Review identifies requirements for a PCSA when completing the Semiannual Review (SAR). Language has been included to support additional time for SAR approval after submission by a caseworker. Language was added to include the notification requirements of permanency team members for a child in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart indicates the materials that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the materials that should be added.

LOCATION

REMOVE AND FILE

AS OBSOLETE

 INSERT/REPLACEMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES 5101:2‑38‑09 5101:2‑38‑09
SOCIAL SERVICES 5101:2‑38‑10 5101:2‑38‑10
Transmittal Letters   FCASMTL No. 469