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All County Letter No. 24-37 Page Two

The Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) will be updated to reflect the new MBSAC and IIK levels. If the SAWS is unable to implement the new MBSAC level by July 1, 2024, the CWD must review and correct any applications denied on or after July 1, 2024, if the sole reason for denial was failure to pass the applicant financial eligibility income test due to the MBSAC or IIK amounts used.

For existing recipients, the MBSAC COLA change is a county-initiated mid-period action; therefore, the new IIK amounts must be used prospectively as soon as timely and adequate notice can be provided.

REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE, ENTRANT CASH ASSISTANCE, AND TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIM’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The instructions provided in this letter also apply to RCA/ECA and TCVAP applicants and recipients. The RCA, ECA, and TCVAP cash assistance programs follow CalWORKs administrative rules with limited exceptions. Pursuant to MPP Section 69- 201.4, CalWORKs regulations apply to financial eligibility and payments for the RCA program, unless specifically superseded by RCA regulations. Unless otherwise provided, ECA and TCVAP recipients must be provided cash assistance under the same conditions and to the same extent as the RCA program per MPP Sections 69-301 and 70-105, respectively.

CONTACTS

If you have questions or need additional information regarding this ACL, please contact the following California Department of Social Services representatives:

For CalWORKs, contact the Early Engagement and Eligibility Bureau at CWEligibilityPolicy@dss.ca.gov.

For RCA, ECA, or TCVAP, contact the Refugee Programs Bureau at RefugeePolicy@dss.ca.gov.

Sincerely,

Original Document Signed By

ALEXIS FERNÁNDEZ GARCIA Deputy Director Family Engagement and Empowerment Division

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