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44 The other parent(s) in the Wisconsin Shares AG must be participating in an approved activity (see 5.1) and need child care to participate in that approved activity to receive an authorization. The other parent(s) can also be in an Activity Break Period (see 5.3) when one (1) parent has a medical exemption. However, at least one (1) parent in the AG must be in an approved activity or Activity Break Period if another parent requires a medical exemption.
Example 1 (Temporary Limitation): Mary and John are applying for Wisconsin Shares. They have 6-month-old twins who need Wisconsin Shares subsidy so that Mary can keep her employment. John recently had surgery. He plans to obtain employment after he recovers. His doctor verified that John is unable to take care of his children due to recovering from surgery and that he cannot work at any job for at least four (4) months. John has an exemption from the approved activity requirement until his doctor states that he can care for his children, return to work, or both.
Example 2 (Temporary Limitation): Lola and Jason have authorizations for their two (2) children when Lola has a baby. She is on maternity leave for eight (8) weeks. Lola is temporarily unable to participate in her approved activity, but she is still able to care for her children. Even though this is a two-parent household, Lola is placed in a TBRK period because she does not meet the criteria for a medical exemption.
Example 3 (Three-Generation Household): Sarah, her spouse Jerome, their minor teen child Fanta, and Fanta’s baby live in one (1) household. Fanta attends high school and Jerome works full time during the day. Sarah is not employed due to a permanent disability. Sarah provides verification from her doctor that she is not able to work and not able to care for her grandchild while Fanta attends high school and Jerome works. Sarah is eligible for a medical exemption.
Example 4 (Single Parent Household): Annette applies for Wisconsin Shares in July 2024 and is determined eligible. In March 2025, Annette is in an accident. She is unable to participate in an approved activity. However, because she is the only parent in her AG, she is not eligible for a medical exemption. The agency worker reviews her case and determines that she is eligible for a TBRK period.
This section last updated 7/1/2026
Section 5.3 Activity Break Periods Parents can continue to be eligible and keep their current authorizations at the same number of hours for up to three (3) months following a permanent loss of their approved activity.