5.5.5  Inadequate or Conflicting Formal Assessment Information

When obtaining formal assessment information for a participant with a medical or mental health condition, the W-2Wisconsin Works agency should consult initially with the provider who is treating the participant for the condition. If the documentation provided does not contain information needed to determine an appropriate placement or necessary accommodations for the participant, the W-2 agency may refer the participant to another service provider for an independent assessment. (See 5.5.3)

If assessment information is gathered from multiple sources, and there is conflicting information about the medical condition or what services or accommodations are needed to address the condition, the agency should use the information from the provider who has provided an independent assessment.

If multiple service providers are each treating the participant for different medical conditions, e.g., one is treating for a back problem and the other is treating for a mental health condition, and they provide different opinions about the accommodations that are needed, the FEPFinancial and Employment Planner must assign activities and provide needed accommodations based on both assessments.

History: Release 14-03.