States Could Owe Billions in SNAP Penalties Under New Federal Law Starting in 2027
New federal law forces states to pay up to 15% of SNAP costs if error rates stay high. Most states could owe billions by 2028.
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44 States Face Billions in SNAP Penalties Under New Federal Rules—Benefits May Be Cut
New federal rules could force states to pay billions or slash SNAP benefits. 42 million Americans may lose help. See if your state is affected.
Federal Officials Investigate Minnesota Over $1 Billion Medicaid Fraud Scandal
CMS reveals Minnesota lost over $1 billion in Medicaid fraud. Governor Tim Walz under scrutiny as federal officials demand answers within 60 days.
January 6th Anniversary Sparks Fear: Are Your SNAP and SSI Benefits in Danger?
5 years after Capitol attack—how political changes may affect SNAP, SSI, and federal aid. What families need to know now.
Medicaid Improper Payments Scandal: Will New Audits Cancel Your Coverage?
Medicaid paid over $207 million to ineligible accounts. Now states are auditing enrollees to recover losses. Missing paperwork alone could cancel your coverage.
H.R. 1 Work Requirements: 80 Hours or Lose Medicaid?
New Medicaid work rules under H.R. 1 require 80 hours a month by 2026. Many exemptions are unclear, and families risk losing coverage without warning.
Federal Audit Finds Medicaid Paid Over $207 Million for Deceased Enrollees
A federal watchdog report released December 23, 2025, found that Medicaid programs paid more than $207 million to health plans
Several States Move to Limit Junk Food Purchases Under SNAP
Learn about states proposing SNAP food restrictions on junk food like sugary drinks and candy, why they’re doing it, and what it means for recipients under USDA SNAP policy.
States Brace for Higher SNAP and Medicaid Costs Under New Federal Budget
Learn how the new federal budget shifts more SNAP budget changes and Medicaid funding to states, increasing state Medicaid costs. Explore the federal budget impact
New Work Requirements Hit Medicaid and SNAP Nationwide
New federal work requirements now affect SNAP and Medicaid nationwide. Learn who must work or train, exemptions, deadlines, and who risks losing benefits by 2027.