Map Shows SNAP Benefit Error Rates in Each State
Summary
Many states have high error rates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income families buy food. Starting in 2027, states with error rates above 6% may have to pay part of the SNAP benefit costs, leading to possible financial strain for some states.Key Facts
- In fiscal year 2025, 41 states and Washington, D.C. had SNAP payment error rates above 6%, the new federal threshold.
- The national SNAP payment error rate was 10.62% in 2025, slightly better than 10.93% in 2024.
- About $10.1 billion in SNAP benefits were paid incorrectly in 2025, including overpayments and underpayments.
- Starting October 1, 2027, states with error rates above 6% must share in the cost of SNAP benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
- Some states could face very large bills, such as New York with over $1 billion and Massachusetts nearly $300 million.
- Administrative changes related to this requirement are expected to add millions in costs for states like Michigan.
- Payment errors happen due to mistakes in eligibility or benefit calculations, not necessarily fraud.
- Only nine states had error rates below 6%, with South Dakota having the lowest at 2.47%. Alaska had the highest error rate at 23.15%.
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