11.5.1 Noncooperation with W-2 Program Requirements

A FEP Financial and Employment Planner must close a case when a participant fails to cooperate with specific W-2 Wisconsin Works program requirements without good cause.

W-2 participants must cooperate with the following requirements:

Complete unsubsidized employment search as assigned on the EP Employability Plan while in a W-2 employment position. (See 2.9.1 )

Apply for and accept other available public assistance or resources as determined by the FEP. The FEP may require this of the participant prior to being determined eligible for W-2 services or during W-2 program participation. (See 2.6.1 )

Complete an EP review appointment prior to the date the EP expires.

Note : If the participant has good cause for missing the appointment, the case cannot be closed.

Stay in contact with the FEP at least once every 30 consecutive calendar days. Prior to closing the case, the FEP must make repeated and varied attempts to contact the participant. “Repeated” attempts means the FEP or another W-2 agency representative must, at a minimum, make weekly attempts. “Varied” attempts means a combination of attempts to contact, such as worksite visits, home visits, phone calls, letters, e-mail, etc.

See 15.3.1 for policies regarding noncooperation with paternity establishment and child support enforcement services.