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Maximus Launches Error Prevention Solution for State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP)
TYSONS, Va., January 27, 2026--Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of tech-enabled government services, today announced the launch of Accuracy AssistantTM by Maximus, a suite of offerings for state government programs, tailored to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Using predictive analytics and intelligent automation to detect data inconsistencies and flag accuracy issues, this AI-powered solution can provide states with real-time case file analysis to address potential d
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