State agencies that manage social services know that H.R. 1 brings new challenges that are anticipated to drastically impact state SNAP program costs. After all, states’ share of administrative costs will increase from 50 to 75 percent in fiscal year 2027. What’s more: states must now contribute to SNAP benefit costs if their payment error rate (PER) is 6 percent or greater, starting in fiscal year 2028.

It’s also no secret that stricter work and income requirements may increase your administrative burden. As you work to reduce SNAP payment error rates, there are things you can do to minimize this burden.