Welcome to Wisconsin's Income Income is anything you receive in cash or in kind that you can use to meet your needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Maintenance Manual. This policy handbook is intended for local county/ tribal agency A tribal governing body under contract with DHFS to administer the economic support programs under Chapter 49 A tribal governing body under contract with DHFS to administer the economic support programs under Chapter 49 Income Maintenance workers who determine eligibility and issue benefits for the Wisconsin Medicaid/ Foodshare Program.

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Publication Number: P-16100