Policy

This year’s COLA increases the MBSAC levels by 3.59 percent. The 2026-2027 CalWORKs MBSAC Payment Standards Chart for Region 1 reflects the new amounts. These amounts were programmed in the system on July 9, 2026 . The MBSAC changes also apply to Refugee Cash Assistance and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program applicants and participants.