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The W-2 agency must process a W-2 application for anyone that requests W-2 services. This includes individuals who have previously reached their 60-month time limit. More specifically, it includes:
1. Individuals who voluntarily declined an extension but later decide they want W-2 services.
2. Individuals who previously did not qualify for an extension who left the W-2 program but choose to return at a later time. They may choose to return for many reasons, including but not limited to:
In addition, these individuals may, at any time, return to the W-2 agency to utilize Job Center resources as well as have eligibility determined for other programs such as, but not limited to, FoodShare and Medicaid.
If the applicant meets W-2 financial and nonfinancial eligibility criteria but has reached the 60-month time limit, the FEP would have to determine extension eligibility based on the extension criteria. When applying the extension criteria, the FEP must consider the applicant’s prior W-2 participation and current circumstances. If the FEP determines that the applicant does not meet the extension criteria and plans to deny an extension, the FEP must ensure that during previous W-2 participation the individual was properly screened and assessed. Also, the FEP must make sure that accommodations and services necessary to address the participant’s barriers were provided.
It is also recommended that the FEP again offer the BST to the applicant if the FEP believes that the BST would help in identifying any hidden barriers. If the FEP determines that the BST is necessary in order to support extension eligibility, the participant should be offered an extension to allow for the processing of the BST as well as any necessary formal assessments. W-2 agencies should consider a shorter extension than what is allowed under the maximum extension period.
This page last updated in Release # 11-02
Release Date: 04/07/11
Effective Date: 04/07/11