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...(A) What is verification? (1) "Verification" is a document or statement from a third party or collateral contact that confirms statements made by the assistance group regarding need and/or a specific eligibility factor. (2) Verification establishes that the factors of eligibility are met and the assistance group is eligible to receive benefits under the program. Verification is not an eligib...

...(A) What is verification? (1) "Verification" is a document or statement from a third party or collateral contact that confirms statements made by the assistance group regarding need and/or a specific eligibility factor. (2) Verification establishes that the factors of eligibility are met and the assistance group is eligible to receive benefits under the program. Verification is not an eligib...

...(A) What eligibility standards are used to determine citizenship and alien status of individuals applying for or receiving Ohio works first (OWF)? . To receive program benefits an individual is to be one of the following: (1) A United States (U.S.) citizen or non-citizen national: The "United States" is defined as the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana ...

...(A) Are indefinite detainees or lifers eligible for benefits? Some indefinite detainees or lifers released from detention may have a status as refugees or may receive a status that makes them potentially eligible for refugee cash assistance (RCA), disability financial assistance (DFA) or Ohio works first (OWF). (B) Who are indefinite detainees or lifers? Indefinite detainees or lifers are non-citizens who, after h...

...(A) Are indefinite detainees or lifers eligible for benefits? Some indefinite detainees or lifers released from detention may have a status as refugees or may receive a status that makes them potentially eligible for refugee cash assistance (RCA) or Ohio works first (OWF). (B) Who are indefinite detainees or lifers? Indefinite detainees or lifers are non-citizens who, after having served time for a criminal convic...

...(A) What is the sponsor-to-alien deeming requirement? In the determination of eligibility for cash assistance benefits, the county agency is required to deem a sponsor's income and resources to the alien. The United States citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) form I-864, "Affidavit of Support" has been developed for the determination of the sponsor-deeming directive and is available at https://www.uscis.gov/...

...(A) What is the sponsor-to-alien deeming requirement? In the determination of eligibility for cash assistance benefits, the county agency is required to deem a sponsor's income and resources to the alien. The United States citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) form I-864, "Affidavit of Support" has been developed for the determination of the sponsor-deeming directive and is available at https://www.uscis.gov/...

...Refugee cash assistance (RCA) provides time-limited cash assistance to refugees who meet the other eligibility requirements of this rule. (A) The following definitions are applicable to this rule: (1) "Assistance group" means the following individuals who live in the same household: (a) Individual adults; (b) Married individuals without children; or (c) Parents, custodial relatives or legal guar...

...Refugee cash assistance (RCA) provides time-limited cash assistance to refugees who meet the other eligibility requirements of this rule. (A) The following definitions are applicable to this rule: (1) "Assistance group" means the following individuals who live in the same household: (a) Individual adults; (b) Married individuals without children; or (c) Parents, custodial relatives or legal guar...

...The Ohio works now (OWN) program provides additional food assistance benefits to supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) assistance groups with minor children and employed parents to help offset the cost of being employed. The OWN food assistance benefit is part of the temporary assistance for needy families program (TANF) and therefore is subject to the requirements of Title IV-A of the "Social Security Act...

...The Ohio works now (OWN) program provides additional food assistance benefits to supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) assistance groups with minor children and employed parents to help offset the cost of being employed. The OWN food assistance benefit is part of the temporary assistance for needy families program (TANF) and therefore is subject to the requirements of Title IV-A of the "Social Se...

...The Ohio works now (OWN) program provides additional food assistance benefits to supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) assistance groups with minor children and employed parents to help offset the cost of being employed. The OWN food assistance benefit is part of the temporary assistance for needy families program (TANF) and therefore is subject to the requirements of Title IV-A of the "Social Se...

...(A) What is the repatriate program? The United States (U.S.) repatriate program provides temporary financial assistance, care and treatment for persons after they have returned to this country as a result of a reason described in paragraph (C)(3) of this rule. (B) What is temporary financial assistance? (1) Temporary financial assistance is provided in the form of a loan that is required to...

...(A) What are the options for the issuance of cash assistance benefits? (1) Assistance groups applying for or in receipt of Ohio works first (OWF) or refugee cash assistance (RCA) have two options for the issuance of monthly cash benefits. The two options are: (a) Electronic payment card; or (b) Electronic funds transfer or direct deposit. (2) The assistance group shall be informed of the two o...

...(A) What is the new hire reporting program? Pursuant to section 3121.891 of the Revised Code, all employers are required to provide information to the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) about employees who are newly hired, or a contractor of a person who resides, works, or will be assigned to work in this state to whom the employer anticipates paying compensation. A newly hired ...

...(A) Which section of the Revised Code applies to federal work participation rates? (1) Section 5107.05 of the Revised Code authorizes the director of job and family services to adopt rules as necessary to comply with Title IV-A, Title IV-D, federal regulations, state law, and the state plan. (2) The county agency will administer the work activity programs in accordance with the requirements cont...

...(A) Which section of the Revised Code applies to federal work participation rates? (1) Section 5107.05 of the Revised Code authorizes the director of job and family services to adopt rules as necessary to comply with Title IV-A, Title IV-D, federal regulations, state law, and the state plan. (2) The county agency will administer the work activity programs in accordance with the requirements cont...

...(A) Which section of the Revised Code applies to federal work participation rates? (1) Section 5107.05 of the Revised Code authorizes the director of job and family services to adopt rules as necessary to comply with Title IV-A, Title IV-D, federal regulations, state law, and the state plan. (2) The county agency will administer the work activity programs in accordance with the requirements cont...

...(A) When must school attendance be monitored? A minor child's attendance in school shall be monitored in the following situations: (1) The teen parent or pregnant teen is subject to participation in the learning, earning and parenting program (LEAP) in accordance with rule 5101:1-23-50 of the Administrative Code. (2) The child is subject to participation in the learnfare program in accordan...

...(A) What is the residence requirement for the Ohio works first (OWF) program? (1) Residence in the state of Ohio is a requirement and is met when a person meets one of the following: (a) Living voluntarily with the intention of making his or her home in Ohio; or (b) Living in Ohio and not receiving assistance from another state, and entered Ohio with a job commitment or seeking employment in Oh...

...(A) What is temporary absence? The absence of a member of the Ohio works first (OWF) assistance group is temporary when all of the conditions described in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(3) of this rule are met. A temporarily absent individual is considered to be in the home for purposes of OWF eligibility. (1) The location of the absent individual is known; (2) There is a definite plan for th...

...(A) What is an assignment of support? In accordance with section 5107.20 of the Revised Code, participation in Ohio works first (OWF) constitutes an assignment to the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) of any rights that members of an assistance group have to support from any other person, not exceeding the total amount of assistance paid to the assistance group that accrue or hav...

...(A) What is an assignment of support? In accordance with section 5107.20 of the Revised Code, participation in Ohio works first (OWF) constitutes an assignment to the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) of any rights that members of an assistance group have to support from any other person, not exceeding the total amount of assistance paid to the assistance group that accrue or hav...

...(A) Which rules and definitions apply for appraisals, assessments and self sufficency contracts? (1) The county agency shall administer the work activity programs in accordance with the requirements contained in this rule and not in accordance with sections 5107.01, 5107.14, 5107.41, 5107.70 and 5107.16 of the Revised Code. (2) All applicable requirements contained in the Revised Code sections r...

...(A) Which section of the Revised Code applies to work activities? (1) Section 5107.05 of the Revised Code authorizes the director of job and family services to adopt rules necessary to comply with Title IV-A, Title IV-D, federal regulations, state law and the state plan. (2) The county agency shall administer the work activity programs in accordance with the requirements contained in this ru...