In an effort to improve consumer access to the Bureau of State Hearings, the attached forms have been revised to improve language consistency and to update information about the availability of free legal services for consumers applying for or receiving family services program benefits. Consumers can contact the local Legal Aid office by phoning 1-866-LAW-OHIO (1-866-529-6446) or by searching the Legal Aid internet directory at: http://www.ohiolegalservices.org/programs.
The forms associated with this transmittal are effective September 1, 2011.
Forms
JFS 04074"Notice of Approval of Your Application for Assistance," effective 02/2009, is obsolete and replaced by JFS 04074"Notice of Approval of Your Application for Assistance," effective 09/2011. This form is not used for food assistance approvals.
JFS 07334"Notice of Denial of Your Application for Assistance," effective 02/2009, is obsolete and replaced by JFS 07334 "Notice of Denial of Your Application for Assistance," effective 09/2011. This form is not used for food assistance denials, or for terminations of cash or medical assistance.
SHM Instructions:
| Location | Remove/Obsolete | Replace/Insert |
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| SHM Appendix | JFS 04074 (eff. 02/2009) | JFS 04074 (eff. 09/2011)
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| | JFS 07334 (eff. 02/2009) | JFS 07334 (eff. 09/2011)
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This information is also available on the Internet and may be accessed at:
ODJFS Electronic Manuals
http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov/
Innerweb Calendar
http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/lpc/calendar/staff/
Internet Calendar
http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/lpc/calendar