Section 5505-7-03 - Extended benefits to surviving children(A) For the purpose of this rule: (1) "Institution of learning or training" shall mean a high school, vocational or trade school, college or university.(2) "Full-time curriculum requirements" shall mean at least twelve hours of college or university credit or some equivalnet measure of credit as determined by the executive director. (B) A child is considered to be a full-time student when enrolled and attending an institution of learning or training pursuant to a program designed to complete in each school year the equivalent of at least two-thirds of the full-time curriculum requirements of the institution. (1) A student must complete an application for benefits and provide certification of enrollment from an educational institution.(2) Benefits are payable through a term during which a student is not enrolled, provided that the student (a) submits a form indicating intent to continue as a full-time student, (b) continues as a full-time student in the subsequent term, and (c) the break in enrollment is not more than four months in a twelve-month period. The forgoing shall not apply if the child can show he or she is engaged in an internship or work-study program directly related to and required by the institution of learning or training.(3) The student is responsible (a) to notify the retirement system of a change in full-time student status and (b) to refund any benefits that were paid after a change. (C)(1) Survivor benefits will continue for a disabled dependent child who was, at the time of the member's or retirant's death -(a) Dependent upon the deceased member or retirant for support, and(b) Mentally or physically incapable of providing for his or her own support at a level equal to or greater than the federal poverty guidelines of the department of human and health services.(2) To determine whether a disabled dependent child qualifies for benefits under this section, the retirement board may require - (a) A physician's statement,(b) An independent medical examination,(c) Two years of federal tax returns from both the parents and the dependent child, and(d) Any other information that the board deems relevant.Ohio Admin. Code 5505-7-03
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 8/25/2021 and 08/25/2026
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5505.07
Rule Amplifies: 5505.17
Prior Effective Dates: 01/01/1986, 12/01/1987, 10/21/2005, 04/27/2006, 12/16/2011, 11/17/2016Effective: 11/17/2016
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 08/29/2016 and 11/16/2021
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5505.07
Rule Amplifies: 5505.17
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/1986, 12/1/1987, 10/21/2005, 4/27/2006, 12/16/2011