Application for Wisconsin works

Application for Wisconsin works. (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) 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) 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) Decision date. (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. (b) The W-2 agency shall give the applicant 7 working days to provide requested verification. (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) 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.