Illinois SNAP Errors Could Result in Significant Penalties
Illinois is at risk of incurring substantial penalties, potentially up to $700 million, due to errors in determining eligibility for food assistance under a new federal law.
To protect both taxpayers and families in need, the state must enhance its administrative accuracy. The error rate for Illinois' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was 11.56% in 2024, exceeding the national average and ranking worse than 38 other states.
- The error rate could cost the state $705 million annually.
- Overpayments accounted for 10.6% of Illinois' SNAP errors in 2024, while underpayments were less than 1%.
Illinois' comeback story starts here, with the need to increase administrative precision to protect taxpayers and struggling families.
Following the lead of other states could provide a viable path forward for Illinois to address its SNAP error rate and mitigate potential penalties.
Авторское резюме: Illinois risks $700 million in penalties due to SNAP errors.