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SNAP error‑rate changes under HR1 could cost Kansas millions; DCF outlines plan to reduce errors
Summary
DCF Secretary Howard told the committee HR1 will shift SNAP administrative match to a 75% state / 25% federal split starting FY2027 and tie potential state share of benefit costs to payment‑error rates; Kansas' recent error rate (~9–10%) could expose the state to large costs absent rapid improvement, and DCF proposed automation and training investments.
Secretary (Department for Children and Families) told the Committee on Legislative Budget that HR1 made two major changes affecting SNAP: beginning in federal fiscal year 2027 the federal share of administrative costs drops (states would shoulder 75% of administrative costs), and a new provision links a state’s potential share of SNAP benefit costs to its payment‑error rate. Howard said the administrative match shift would annualize to roughly $16.4M in state funds and about $12.1M…
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