Ohio Revised Code Title LI. Public Welfare § 5103.09

(A) As used in this section, “Title IV-E agency” has the same meaning as in section 5101.132 of the Revised Code.

(B) Upon receiving the care and placement of a child, a Title IV-E agency shall determine if the child is eligible for or receiving benefits administered by the United States social security administration, the United States department of veterans affairs, the Ohio public employee retirement system, the Ohio police and fire pension fund, the state teachers retirement system of Ohio, the school employees retirement system of Ohio, or the Ohio highway patrol retirement system.  If the child is eligible for or receiving such benefits, the agency shall not use the child's benefits to pay for or reimburse the agency, county, or state for any cost of the child's care.

(C) The director of children and youth may adopt rules in accordance with section 111.15 of the Revised Code to implement this section, including the establishment of new procedures necessary to assist a Title IV-E agency in complying with this section.