1. (1) Right to apply. Any individual may apply for Wisconsin works. Application for Wisconsin works shall be made on a form prescribed by the department and available from a Wisconsin works agency.
2. (2) Where application is made. Application shall be made in the geographical area specified by the department under s. 49.143 (6), Stats., in which the individual lives.
3. (3) Signing the application. Each application form shall be signed by the applicant or the applicant’s responsible relative, legal guardian or authorized representative; or, where the applicant is incompetent or incapacitated, someone acting responsibly for the applicant. The application shall be re-signed in the presence of any agency representative in accordance with s. 49.84, Stats. Two witnesses’ signatures shall be required when the application is signed with a mark.

4. (4) Decision date.

   1. (a) As soon as possible, but no later than 5 working days after the date the agency receives a signed application, completed to the best of the applicant’s ability, the W-2 agency shall schedule and hold a personal interview with the applicant.
   2. (b) The W-2 agency shall give the applicant 7 working days to provide requested verification.
   3. (c) Following the interview and after verifying eligibility information, the W-2 agency shall with reasonable promptness make a decision as to the appropriate placement in a W-2 employment position.
5. (5) Nonentitlement. Notwithstanding fulfillment of the eligibility requirements for any component of Wisconsin works, an individual is not entitled to services or benefits under Wisconsin works.

History

History: Cr. Register, October, 1997, No. 502, eff. 11-1-97.