Illinois SNAP Errors Could Result in Significant Penalties
Illinois faces potential penalties of up to $700 million due to errors in determining eligibility for food assistance under a new federal law.
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 cost Illinois $705 million annually.
- 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 the state needing to increase its administrative precision to protect taxpayers and struggling families.
Author's summary: Illinois risks $700 million in penalties due to SNAP errors.
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