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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual |
The time frame that a drug test is valid for the W-2 and FS programs is 30 calendar days. Two basic rules apply on how to regard the applicability of test results from one program to the other program:
1. If an individual has applied for both programs within 30 calendar days of each other a negative test result (a passed test) can be used in either program’s application.
2. If an individual has applied for both programs within 30 days of each other a positive test result (a failed test) cannot be applied across programs. The individual will be able to re-test when applying for the second program. If the first test is positive and the second test is negative this will not make him or her eligible or remove a sanction on the first program. It will only affect eligibility for the application of the second program. The previous sanction will remain in place.
EXAMPLE: Liz applies for W-2 on January 5 and reports a drug felony conviction. She agrees to take the drug test scheduled for January 9 as a condition of her placement in a CSJ placement. The test results come back negative so no sanction is applied to her W-2 payment. On January 23 Liz applies for FS. The worker looks on and sees that the drug test has been taken within the last 30 days and it is a negative test result. The worker can accept these results and process the application for FS.
History: There are no previous versions of this policy.