Despite nation’s 11th lowest SNAP error rate, new federal threshold could cost Nevada millions

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 699

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Data released Wednesday revealed that Nevada could be saddled with covering a portion of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program if payment error rates are not improved.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released annual payment error rates for SNAP, which measure how accurately states determine who is eligible for SNAP and how much they should receive.

The federal government currently covers the full cost of SNAP benefits administered by states, but a law signed by …

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