Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid (opens original article in a new tab)

New federal law requires states to pay increasing shares of SNAP costs based on payment error rates, with some states facing significant financial burdens and potential program changes.

• Several dozen states may face significant costs due to high SNAP payment error rates under new federal law
• Nine states with low error rates are exempt from cost-sharing requirements starting 2027
• States with error rates over 10% will pay 15% of SNAP benefit costs, potentially leading to program cuts or eligibility changes
• Six states with error rates above 13.34% get delayed cost-sharing requirements until 2029