Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual

15.7.1 Good Cause Determination Timeline

The W-2W-2Wisconsin Works agency must determine whether good cause exists within 45 calendar days from the date the claim was signed, unless:

  1. An extension to submit evidence was granted to the applicant or participant; or
  2. More time is needed for the W-2 agency to obtain evidence.

If the W-2 agency allowed up to 60 calendar days to submit evidence for a claim of domestic abuse, the agency must determine whether good cause exists within 85 calendar days from the date the claim was signed.