7.6.1 Backdating Placements

For initial placements, the W-2 Episode Begin DateThe date an individual is determined eligible for W-2 and is placed in an initial W-2 Placement can be backdated 10 calendar days or back to the W-2 Eligibility Begin DateThe date an individual applies for W-2, also known as the W-2 Program Filing Date, whichever date is later (i.e., the more recent date). The W-2 Placement Begin DateThe date an individual is placed in a W-2 Placement for an initial W-2 placement must be the same as the W-2 Episode Begin Date. 

CMCCMCCustodial Parent of an Infant: For an initial CMC placement, the W-2 Episode Begin Date can be backdated up to the Eligibility Begin Date or up to the child's date of birth, whichever date is later (i.e., the more recent date).

W-2 Episode Begin Date must be after the W-2 Episode End DateThe date an individual is no longer receiving W-2 services of the previous W-2 episode. It cannot be prior to the W-2 Eligibility Begin Date.

None

The W-2 Episode End Date cannot be backdated prior to the start of the W-2 participation period when entered after the W-2 Pulldown cycle. (See 10.2.1) Also, it cannot be prior to the W-2 Episode Begin Date.

None

W-2 Placement Begin Date

Initial

The Placement Begin Date for all initial W-2 placements in a W-2 episode can be backdated to the W-2 Eligibility Begin Date or backdated up to 10 calendar days, whichever date is later (i.e., the more recent date).

CMC: For initial CMC placements, the Placement Begin Date can be backdated either to the W-2 Eligibility Begin Date or the baby’s date of birth, whichever date is later (i.e., the more recent date).

Subsequent

The Placement Begin Date for all subsequent W-2 placements in a W-2 episode can be backdated up to 10 calendar days prior to the current date.

CMC: For subsequent CMC placements, the Placement Begin Date can be backdated to the date of the baby’s date of birth.

No backdating rule – this date is auto-populated by CWW.

No exception – worker may not enter data.