Is Florida’s high SNAP error rate by design? State’s top Democrat says yes

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 769

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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If Florida doesn’t lower its SNAP error rates, the state could have to pay as much as $1 billion to continue to participate in the federal food security program.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Chair Nikki Fried says the high error rate might not be due to mundane mistakes but rather a tactic to limit participation in the federal benefit, formally called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

“I believe this is intentional — that they intentionally …

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