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(i) Residence Indicate whether the State intends to treat families moving into the State from another State differently than other families under the program, and if so, how (section 402(a)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act)

Wisconsin does not treat families moving into the state from another state differently from other families under the program; however, it does verify the amount of time in the TANF program in the other state to assure compliance with the federal 60-month lifetime time limit on receipt of TANF. (See W-2 Manual Chapter 2.)

(j) Citizens and Non-citizens Indicate whether the State intends to provide assistance to non-citizens and if so, include an overview of such assistance (section 402(a)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act)

Wisconsin does not provide assistance under the program to individuals who are not citizens of the United States or are not qualified non-citizens. Eligible individuals who are qualified non- citizens receive the same assistance through W-2 and EA as citizens of the United States. W-2 policy is consistent with federal and state definitions and other laws regarding qualified non- citizens. (See W-2 Manual Chapter 2 and EA Manual Chapter 4.) However, under the Wilson Fish TANF Coordination program, DCF’s W-2 Refugee Programs Liaison provides ongoing case management, including adapting and facilitating access to employment and training services and support for eligible refugees receiving W-2 cash assistance in order to promote self- sufficiency and integration. The Liaison partners with W-2 agency FEPs to conduct initial eligibility assessments, intake appointments, and needs assessments for each member of a refugee family.

(k) Fair and Equitable Treatment Set forth objective criteria for the delivery of benefits and the determination of eligibility and for fair and equitable treatment, including an explanation of how it will provide opportunities for recipients who have been adversely affected to be heard in a State administrative or appeal process (section 402(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Social Security Act).

Wisconsin has established objective criteria for the delivery of benefits, determination of eligibility and for fair and equitable treatment. Wisconsin’s objective criteria for the delivery of cash assistance include: • Maximum payment amounts for W-2 program placements; • Payment issuance; • Electronic Funds Transfer;