This letter transmits changes to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules 5101:2-44-13 and 5101:2-44-13.1 resulting from the passage of House Bill 110 of the 134th General Assembly (HB 110) that included statutory changes requiring the Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy Program (PASSS) be state-administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

Due to the amount of change in content and language in these rules, both rules are rescinded and replaced as new rules, and will be effective July 1, 2022.  The following is a brief explanation of the rule changes, along with a list of seven new or revised forms for implementation of PASSS as a state-administered program.

OAC 5101:2-44-13, entitled Public Children Services Agency (PCSA) Administration of the Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS) Program provides guidance to families seeking PASSS funding through the state-administered program. The rule outlines the process to apply for PASSS funds including the approval and denial process. This rule also describes how PASSS funds may be used by the family. The title of the rule has changed to Administration of the Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS) Program.

OAC 5101:2-44-13.1, entitled Eligibility and Application Process for the Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS) Program details who is eligible for PASSS funding through the state-administered program.  The rule outlines the forms and documents that are necessary to apply for funding. The funding amounts are explained and the rule details what services cannot be paid for with PASSS funding.

New and Revised Forms:

JFS 01049 Verification of Treatment Form is a new form that will be used to request any treatment plans that have not been submitted as part of the application process.

JFS 01050 Application for Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy was revised to remove references to the PCSAs in the application process.

JFS 01050-I Instructions for Completing JFS 01050, Application for Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy was revised to remove references to the PCSAs in the application process.

JFS  01051 Application for Additional Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS) Funding for Extraordinary Circumstances was revised to remove references to the PCSAs in the application process.

JFS 01051-I Instructions for Completing JFS 01051, Application for Additional Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy (PASSS) Funding for Extraordinary Circumstances was revised to remove references to the PCSAs in the application process.

JFS 01052 Credentials of Professional Providers of PASSS Funded Therapeutic Services and Memorandum of Understanding was revised to include additional payment information.

JFS 01052-I Instructions for Completing the JFS 01052, Credentials for Providers of PASSS Funded Therapeutic Services and Memorandum of Understanding was revised to explain the information being requested.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart indicates the material that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the materials that are to be inserted in the FCASM.