2.6.1  Accessing Other Public Assistance Programs/Resources

A FEPFinancial and Employment Planner may require a W-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:

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

2.             State that the individual may be ineligible for W-2 or a JALJob 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 WIOAWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs and DVRDivision of Vocational Rehabilitation programs.  

History: Release 25-03.