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79 of the significant change on the CWW Self-Employment page. CWW will generate the Notice of Proof Needed along with the SEIRFs for all months since the date of the significant change.

Example 3 (New business with limited history): Donna opened a new business in May and is applying for Wisconsin Shares in June. The agency worker enters May for “When did this business begin?” on the CWW Self-Employment page and indicates that taxes have not been filed. CWW will generate a Notice of Proof Needed along with SEIRFs for May, June, and July. Donna must complete the SEIRFs using the first month’s actual income and expenses and anticipated income and expenses in the next two (2) months.

This section last updated 10/1/2023

Section 7.9.2 Ongoing Financial Verification This policy is specific to the period between application and renewal and between subsequent renewal periods.

If a parent reports a change in income and the new household income is still below 85% State Median Income (SMI), the agency worker must request verification of the income. If income is not verified, eligibility will not end due to lack of verification of income. Agency workers must end eligibility with a manual override in CARES Mainframe due to not providing verification of income if: • A parent is added to an Assistance Group (AG) and does not verify income • Income over 85% SMI is discovered through a State Wage Income Collection Agency (SWICA) discrepancy or other data exchange and verbal confirmation or verification is not provided (see 7.9.3) • A SWICA discrepancy is received that shows more than a $250 difference for two (2) consecutive months within a quarter in which there was an application or renewal, and verification is not provided (see 7.9.3)

If an income change is not verified, CSAW will still use the most recent confirmed budget when determining subsidy.

Increases in income must be verified before additional hours can be authorized (see 17.1).

Example: In September, when Joan applies for Wisconsin Shares, she has an approved activity of working at Susie’s Alterations. In November, she picks up second shift hours at Fred’s Food Mart while remaining employed at Susie’s Alterations. She reports this change to the local agency. Joan’s income remains under 85% SMI with the new reported income. The agency worker must request verification of the new income at Fred’s Food Mart, but Joan will not lose eligibility if she does not verify the income with