A communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance (see item 4400-0709 of Section 2 of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on strategies for reducing Payment Error Rates (PER) and summarizing policy changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

This report from the Department of Transitional Assistance outlines strategies to lower payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and details recent federal policy changes affecting Massachusetts residents. Key provisions include stricter work requirements for adults without young children, limited eligibility for non-citizens, and new verification rules for utility allowances that may reduce benefits for some households. These adjustments, driven by federal legislation, aim to improve program accuracy while shifting significant financial responsibilities to the state. The document notes that failing to reduce payment errors could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs for the Commonwealth.