2.10.7 Re-Applying for W-2 After Reaching a Time Limit

The W-2 Wisconsin Works agency must process a W-2 application for anyone who requests W-2 services. This includes individuals who have previously reached their 24-month placement time limit or 48-month state lifetime limit.

If the applicant meets W-2 financial and nonfinancial eligibility criteria (as determined by the informal assessment) and has reached the 24-month placement time limit or 48-month state lifetime limit, the FEP Financial and Employment Planner must determine eligibility for a time limit extension at reapplication.

When applying the time limit extension criteria, the FEP must consider the applicant’s prior W-2 participation and current circumstances. If the FEP determines that the applicant does not meet the time limit extension criteria and plans to deny a time limit extension, the FEP must ensure that during previous W-2 participation:

The individual was properly screened and assessed; and

Accommodations and services necessary to address the participant’s barriers were provided.

For applicants who have reached either a 24-month placement time limit or 48-month state lifetime limit and no relevant formal assessment information is available, the FEP must:

Determine the best placement type to assign; and

Offer a time limit extension that allows for completion of any necessary formal assessments needed to support the time limit extension decision.