5.5.8.2 When a Formal Assessment is Not Completed for the W-2 T Participant

Completion of a formal assessment for W-2 T participants is necessary to make the determination that the individual is not ready for unsubsidized employment and unable to successfully participate in one of the other W-2 employment positions. (See 7.4.2 )

FEPs must offer assistance in obtaining the formal assessment throughout the entire process. The FEP must:

Refer participants to the appropriate assessing agency(s);

Request a formal assessment;

Attend or reschedule an appointment with the assessing agency if an individual has difficulty doing so; or

Obtain a formal assessment from the assessing agency if an individual has difficulty doing so.

FEPs must document in PIN comments any assistance offered or provided in obtaining the formal assessment.

If the individual is making attempts to complete the assessment and has been unsuccessful due to reasons outside of their control, they are cooperating with the assessment referral process and FEPs should continue to offer assistance as needed.

If the W-2 agency has determined that the participant is not complying with the formal assessment referral, the W-2 agency should work with the individual as though they do not have a barrier to participation in the W-2 program or employment and determine an alternate placement.