Illinois SNAP Errors Could Result in $700 Million in Penalties
Illinois faces potential penalties of up to $700 million due to errors in determining eligibility for food assistance under a new federal law.
To protect both taxpayers and struggling families, the state needs to improve its administrative accuracy.
Current Error Rate
The error rate for Illinois' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as reported by the Department of Agriculture, was 11.56% in 2024. This rate exceeds that of 38 other states and is higher than the national average.
Consequences of Errors
A 12% error rate could annually cost the state $705 million. Notably, while underpayments were rare (less than 1%), overpayments accounted for 10.6% of Illinois' SNAP errors in 2024.
Illinois’ comeback story starts here.
Following the lead of other states could provide a path forward for Illinois to reduce its error rate and avoid significant penalties.
Author's summary: Illinois faces $700 million in penalties due to SNAP errors.
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