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Rhode Island’s Food Stamp Penalty Dilemma | Providence News
Rhode Island’s food stamp program is in hot water, facing a potential $51 million annual penalty starting 2027 if its error rate doesn’t drop below 6%. With March’s rate at 14.46%, the state qualifies for a temporary reprieve thanks to a federal loophole — the “Alaska carveout” — delaying penalties until 2029. But if the rate dips below 13.33% but stays above 10%, the penalty kicks in 2028. Governor McKee and the Department of Human Services say they’re working hard to fix errors, though hitting the 6% target has been tough. This isn’t just Rhode Island’s problem — several other states are…
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