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(A) Except where parental rights have been terminated by court order or permanent surrender, the Title IV-E agency, as defined in rule 5101:2-1-01 of the Administrative Code, shall make an application to the Title IV-D agency as defined in rule 5101:12-1-01 of the Administrative Code for all Title IV-E foster care maintenance(FCM) eligible children. The Title IV-E agency may also make an application for FCM non-eligible children. The Title IV-E agency must assign child support payment rights to the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) for Title IV-E FCM eligible children.
(B) All applications must be made on the JFS 01435 “Title IV-E Agency Application/Update for Child Support Services” (rev. 4/2006) within thirty days of the date the Title IV-E agency obtains legal responsibility for the care and placement of the child.
(C) The Title IV-E agency shall send any court orders and other verifications available with the JFS 01435.
(D) The JFS 01435 and any court orders shall also be sent to the Title IV-D agency upon verification of any changes in the circumstances of the child or parent(s).
(E) The Title IV-E agency shall send the JFS 01435 to the Title IV-D agency in the county in which the child was removed from the home.
(F) The Title IV-D agency shall:
(1) Determine the county with the administrative responsibility for the child support order and forward the JFS 01435 to the Title IV-D agency with the administrative responsibility.
(2) Pursue and establish paternity, court orders, or enforce existing orders.
(3) Assist the Title IV-E agency in securing support payments and medical support from the parent(s) on behalf of the child.
(G) All child support payments shall be collected and disbursed by the office of child support within the Ohio department of job and family services through the child support payment central (CSPC) process.
(H) If the Title IV-E eligible child was a recipient of Ohio works first prior to entry into substitute care, then a new assignment of support rights is needed. The Title IV-E agency must notify the Title IV-D agency that the child is Title IV-E FCM eligible pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule.
(I) The Title IV-E agency must provide written notification to the county department of job and family services (CDJFS) Title IV-A agency or unit within ten working days of a child entering legal responsibility.
(J) The CDJFS Title IV-A worker is responsible for furnishing information pertinent to eligibility which may be available in existing Title IV-A records, no later than ten working days after receipt of a written request by the Title IV-E agency.
(K) The Title IV-E agency is responsible for completing the JFS 03528 “Healthchek and Pregnancy Services Assessment” (rev. 4/2007) for each Title IV-E FCM eligible child pursuant to rule 5101:2-42- 66.1 of the Administrative Code.
(L) For every Title IV-E FCM eligible child, the Title IV-E agency shall attempt to determine if the parent(s), guardian, or custodian has health care insurance coverage available to the child. If such insurance coverage is available, the Title IV-E agency must complete the JFS 06612 “Health Insurance Information Sheet” (rev. 5/2001)
(M) For every Title IV-E FCM eligible child who is involved in an accident where there may be third party liability, the Title IV-E agency shall complete the JFS 06613 “Accident/Injury Insurance Information Form” (rev. 7/2003).
(N) For every child, the Title IV-E agency shall consider making application to the regional office of the social security administration (SSA) for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. The Title IV-E agency may receive Title IV-E FCM payments and SSI benefits concurrently pursuant to rule 5101:2-47-12 of the Administrative Code.
Effective: 09/15/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/30/2008 and 09/01/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5103.03, 5153.16, 5101.141
Rule Amplifies: 5103.03, 5153.16, 5101.141
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/83, 4/1/86 (Emer.), 7/1/86, 7/2/87, 9/1/88, 4/1/92, 9/1/92, 5/1/98, 9/1/03, 6/1/06