Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual

2.6.1 Accessing Other Public Assistance Programs/Resources

A FEPFEPFinancial and Employment Planner may require a W-2W-2Wisconsin Works applicant or participant to apply for and accept other public assistance programs or resources that may be available, prior to being determined eligible for W-2 services or during W-2 participation.

Other sources of public assistance or resources may include, but are not limited to:

  • Unemployment Insurance;
  • Worker’s Compensation;
  • Child Support;
  • Social Security Survivor benefits; and
  • Veterans benefits.

The requirement to apply for these other public assistance programs or resources must be provided to the applicant or participant in writing. The written notification must:

Include a due date by which the individual must apply for the program or resource; and

State that the individual may be ineligible for W-2 or a JALJALJob Access Loan if they refuse to apply for or refuse to accept other public assistance programs or resources.

The W-2 agency may also encourage the applicant or participant to access, on a voluntary basis, other services which may help the applicant find employment. Examples of these services include WIOAWIOAWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs and DVRDVRDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation programs.