2.10.6.5 Processing Initial Time Limit Extensions

The FEP must have a discussion with the participant about the possibility of a time limit extension no later than the month WWP Wisconsin Work Programs displays:

18 months for the 24-month placement time limit; and

42 months for the 48-month state lifetime limit.

If a person applies for W-2 with more than 18 months on a 24-month placement time limit or 42 months on the 48-month state lifetime limit, the discussion must take place at application.

When determining eligibility for an initial time limit extension, the FEP must:

Complete the W -2 Agency Time Limit Extension Approval Record (5214) or the W-2 Agency Time Limit Extension Denial Record (5215) form that corresponds with the decision;

Provide the participant with a copy of the completed form; and

Scan the completed form into ECF Electronic Case File .

The FEP must enter the time limit extension decision in the Time Limit Tracking module no later than the end of the month WWP displays:

20 months for the 24-month placement time limit; and

44 months for the 48-month state lifetime limit.

Note : This does not apply to applications received after WWP displays 20 months used for the 24-month placement time limit or 44 months used for the 48-month state lifetime limit.

Time limit extensions may be granted for six months from the first calendar day after the participant’s:

24th month for placement time limit extensions; and

48th month for state lifetime limit extensions.

If a participant is denied an extension or declines it, the FEP must continue to work with the participant during the period of time before their W-2 case closes to determine if circumstances have changed which would result in being granted a time limit extension.