Michigan bets $37.5M to curb SNAP errors as federal penalties loom
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Michigan is spending $37.5 million to reduce SNAP payment errors (FY2024 error rate about 9.53%, FY2025 9.89%), aiming for the 6% federal target to avoid a potential $300 million penalty in FY2028. Funds are allocated to an ad campaign, IT upgrades, staffing, and a McKinsey contract, though the state has not shared SNAP data with the federal government; MDHHS leadership is also undergoing a change, with Elizabeth Hertel leaving and Amy Epkey set to replace her.
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