Illinois SNAP Errors Could Result in $700 Million 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 taxpayers and support struggling families, the state needs to improve its administrative accuracy.
Current Error Rate
The Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rate was 11.56% in 2024, exceeding the national average and ranking worse than 38 other states.
- SNAP underpayments were less than 1%.
- Overpayments accounted for 10.6% of Illinois' SNAP errors in 2024.
Illinois' 12% error rate could cost the state $705 million annually.
Following the lead of other states could provide a path forward for Illinois to improve its administrative precision and mitigate potential penalties.
Author's summary: Illinois risks $700 million in penalties due to SNAP errors.
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