Missouri and Kansas could lose millions in SNAP funding under new federal rule
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Both Missouri and Kansas could soon be on the hook for millions of dollars to keep food assistance flowing to low-income families.
A provision in President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" changes how the federal government funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as 'SNAP'.
Starting in October 2027, states with high payment error rates will have to cover part of the program's cost. The USDA says the change is meant to reduce waste and improve accuracy — not necessarily crack down on fraud.
Based on the latest federal numbers, Kansas had a SNAP error rate of 9.44%, while Missouri's was 8.67%.
If those numbers don't improve, Kansas could be responsible for about $40 million in SNAP costs, while Missouri could face a bill of roughly $150 million.
For now, SNAP benefits will continue unchanged, but if states don't improve their accuracy, lawmakers may have to find millions of dollars to keep the program fully funded.
