2.10.2.3 TANF Received in Another State

In Wisconsin, TANF months accumulated in other states count toward the 48-month state lifetime limit.

When there is evidence that an applicant has received TANF cash assistance in another state, the FEP Financial and Employment Planner must:

Determine the number of months TANF cash assistance was received in the other state by contacting the appropriate agency or individual. Note that: Only months of TANF cash assistance received after September 1, 1996, count toward the 48-month state lifetime limit. If the contact cannot confirm that the assistance received in the other state was TANF, do not count the month(s). The months of TANF cash assistance received in the other state do not have to be verified in writing.

Enter the verified month and years that TANF was received in the other state in the WWP Time Limit Tracking application as OTF-Benefits from Another State. In the details field, the FEP must indicate the date verified and any other relevant information.

EXAMPLE : Annabelle moves to Wisconsin from Illinois and applies for W-2. When the FEP contacts Illinois, the case worker confirms that Annabelle received TANF benefits for 24 months in Illinois.

If Annabelle is found eligible for W-2, Annabelle will start in W-2 with 24 months accumulated toward her Wisconsin 48-month state lifetime limit.