Illinois SNAP Errors Could Result in $700 Million in Penalties
Illinois is at risk of incurring penalties of up to $700 million due to errors in determining eligibility for food assistance under a new federal law.
To safeguard taxpayers and support struggling families, the state must enhance 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 surpasses the national average.
Consequences of Errors
Illinois' 12% error rate could result in an annual cost of $705 million. Notably, while underpayments were rare (less than 1%), overpayments accounted for 10.6% of SNAP errors in 2024.
Illinois' comeback story starts here.
Following the lead of other states may provide a viable path forward for Illinois to address its SNAP error rate and mitigate potential penalties.
Author's summary: Illinois faces $700 million in penalties due to SNAP errors.
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