Rule 5101:6-20-17 | State hearings: implementation of the administrative disqualification hearing decision.
(A) Disqualification
(1) When the hearing decision finds that the accused individual has committed an intentional program violation, he or she will be disqualified in accordance with rule 5101:6-20-03 of the Administrative Code.
(2) Prior to implementing the disqualification, the local agency will provide the individual the JFS 04062 "Notice of Disqualification for Intentional Program Violation," or an approved Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) equivalent, in accordance with rule 5101:6-20-18 of the Administrative Code.
(3) The disqualification period will be implemented as follows:
(a) For Ohio works first (OWF) and prevention, retention and contingency (PRC), the period will begin no later than the first day of the second month following the date the JFS 04062 is mailed.
(b) For supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the period will begin with the first month which follows the date the JFS 04062 is mailed.
(B) Compliance
(1) The local agency is responsible for promptly and fully implementing adverse administrative disqualification hearing decisions. The bureau of state hearings is responsible for monitoring timely compliance.
(2) When an administrative disqualification hearing decision finds an intentional program violation, the "compliance required" box on the decision form will be checked, and a JFS 04068 "Order of Compliance," or an ODJFS approved equivalent, will be sent to the local agency with the decision.
(3) After implementing the disqualification, the local agency will promptly notify the bureau of state hearings of the action taken, using the JFS 04068.
(4) Compliance will be considered achieved on the date the disqualification is reflected in the assistance group's benefits.
(5) If the individual is not eligible for the program at the time the disqualification period is to begin, the local agency will report that fact on the JFS 04068 and compliance will be considered achieved.
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