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Nevada Faces SNAP Cost Penalty | Reno News

Nevada Faces SNAP Cost Penalty | Reno News

Published 2 days, 21 hours ago
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Nevada faces a potential $43.8 million annual bill starting in 2028 if it doesn’t slash its SNAP error rate below 6%, currently sitting at 6.22% — just above the federal threshold. While ranked 11th lowest nationally, the state’s error rate still triggers possible penalties, with the option to use 2025 or 2026 data to avoid the cost. Nevada’s Division of Social Services says it’s already improving, with the first half of 2026 showing a downward trend. Meanwhile, the federal government’s share of SNAP admin costs is dropping from 50% to 25% next October, adding more pressure on states to cover operational expenses.

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