States Have Until October 2027 to Fix SNAP Error Rates, with Reviews That Could Trigger Penalties Already Underway
USDA released SNAP error rates June 24, 2026. States above 6% face cost-sharing starting October 2027. Maryland at 13.08% could owe $240M. This year's data still counts.
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