Illinois SNAP Errors: A Costly Concern
Illinois faces significant penalties under a new federal law due to errors in determining eligibility for food assistance, potentially costing taxpayers up to $700 million.
The state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate was 11.56% in 2024, exceeding the national average and ranking worse than 38 other states.
- The error rate could result in annual penalties of $705 million.
- Overpayments accounted for 10.6% of Illinois' SNAP errors in 2024, while underpayments were rare at less than 1%.
Illinois' comeback story starts here, with increased administrative precision to protect taxpayers and struggling families.
Following the lead of other states could provide a path forward for Illinois to improve its SNAP error rate and mitigate potential penalties.
Author's summary: Illinois risks $700 million in penalties due to SNAP errors.
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