Ohio Administrative Code
Title 5101:2 - Division of Social Services
Chapter 5101:2-50 - Bridges
Section 5101:2-50-05 - Bridges appeal process

Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 5101:2-50-05

Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024

This rule describes the appeals process for an individual who has been denied or terminated from bridges.

(A) Any individual who was denied enrollment to bridges or who was terminated from bridges may request a state hearing, as described in paragraph (B) of this rule by submitting a JFS 01622 "Bridges State Hearing Request Form."

(B) In the event an individual receives a denial notice pursuant to rule 5101:2-50-02 of the Administrative Code or a termination notice pursuant to rule 5101:2-50-03 of the Administrative Code, the individual has the right to appeal the decision by requesting a state hearing.

(1) The individual has ninety calendar days from the mailing date of the denial or termination notice to request a state hearing. If the ninetieth day falls on a weekend or holiday, then the next business day shall be recorded as the ninetieth day.

(2) If the individual submits a hearing request to the state or local agency within fifteen calendar days of the mailing date of the termination notice, then bridges benefits shall continue pursuant to division 5101:6 of the Administrative Code until a state hearing decision is issued.

(3) The individual may withdraw the state hearing request at any time prior to a state hearing decision being issued.

(C) The JFS 01622 issued by ODJFS is to be sent by U.S. mail or hand delivered to the individual. While the individual may also choose to receive electronic notices, any electronic notifications will be in addition to, and not in place of, notification by U.S. mail or in-person delivery.

(D) An individual may submit their JFS 01622

through the following methods:

(1) U.S. mail;

(2) Email;

(3) Facsimile; or

(4) Verbal request by contacting the bridges notice provider, ODJFS, or bureau of state hearings.

(E) Rules 5101:6-6-01 to 5101:6-6-04 of the Administrative Code detail the process for preparing and conducting state hearings.

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