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Federal Changes Shift SNAP Cost Burden to States Starting 2027

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What happened

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Federal changes have altered the funding structure of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Starting in October 2027, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will require states to cover up to 15% of SNAP benefit costs. This requirement is based on each state's "payment error rate," which is calculated using a sample of cases from the state's caseload.

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Why it matters

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The shift places a portion of the program's financial burden onto state budgets. This change occurs while the need for SNAP benefits is growing due to rising gas and grocery prices and increasing unemployment in states like Tennessee.

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    Tennessee might face increased costs in state budgets due to the mandated cost-sharing of SNAP benefits.

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