Update 23-05: Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) and Income In Kind (IIK) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Increase

Chart Book

Date	References	Clerical	Handbook(s) Revised
6/26/2023	ACL 23-48No	No	Chart Book MBSAC & IIK

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Background

The CalWORKs Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) and Income In Kind (IIK) levels are adjusted annually to reflect any increases or decreases in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). 

Changes

MBSAC and IIK levels have been increased by 6.85% for the Fiscal Year 23-24.

Implementation

The new MBSAC and IIK levels are to be used in determining applicant financial eligibility for those families that apply for CalWORKs on or after July 1, 2023.

For existing recipients, the MBSAC and IIK COLA increases are a county-initiated mid-period action, so the new IIK amounts should be used prospectively as soon as a timely and adequate notice can be provided.

Data Systems

CalSAWS reference tables have been updated to reflect the new levels.

Forms

The SCD 2338 will be updated and available on July 1, 2023.

Other Programs

MBSAC and the IIK COLA increase also applies to RCA, ECA and TCVAP applicants and recipients effective July 1, 2023. 

Supervisors

Supervisors must review this Update with their staff.

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Angela Shing, Director

Department of Employment and Benefit Services

 

Contact Person:  Romelia Cuellar, SSA Business Policy Implementation Specialist, 408-755-7540