15.7.1  Good Cause Determination Timeline

The W-2Wisconsin Works  agency must determine whether good cause exists within 45 calendar days from the date the claim was signed, unless:

1.             An extension to submit evidence was granted to the applicant or participant; or

2.             More time is needed for the W-2 agency to obtain evidence.

If the W-2 agency allowed up to 60 calendar days to submit evidence for a claim of domestic abuse, the agency must determine whether good cause exists within 85 calendar days from the date the claim was signed.

History: Release 25-03.