There are four ways to apply for benefits:
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Online: AccessWisconsin.gov
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Phone (888)794-5556 Capital Consortium Toll-Free Number
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Hours of Operation: M, T, W, F: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Second Thursday of each month: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Mail: Call (608)742-9227 to request that an application be mailed
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Local Agency: 111 East Mullett Street, Portage, WI 53901
COLUMBIA COUNTY ECONOMIC SUPPORT OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Appointments can be scheduled outside of normal office hours upon request.
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Spanish speaking interpreters are available on site.
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Interpreters for other languages can be made available upon request.
All paper applications and verification items should be mailed to CDPU, PO Box 5234, Janesville, WI 53547-5234, faxed to 1-855-293-1822, or scanned and submitted thru www.access.wi.gov. Original documents mailed to the CDPU will NOT be returned.