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States may start having to pay for SNAP benefits due to high error rates
Several states may be required to pay millions for SNAP benefits due to high error rates, while states with low error rates will not have to contribute. The financial obligation varies based on states' error rates in administering the program.
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- USDA: FY25 state payment error rates for SNAP benefits shows $10.1 billion in improper payments nationwide
- SNAP error rate lowered, but still too high to skirt potential future costs
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