Slide 1: H.R. 1 is Here: Proactive Steps to Help Address States' SNAP Error Rates
H.R. 1 is Here: Proactive Steps to Help Address States’ SNAP Error Rates Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 11:00 am CT
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Slide 4: Agenda
1. The Impact of H.R. 1 Mandates to SNAP Programs 2. Understanding Error Rates Throughout the AGENDA SNAP Lifecycle 3. Addressing the Challenges of H.R. 1 4. Planning & Executing Strategies for Better Long-term Outcomes 5. Q&A PROPRIETARY | 4
Slide 5: Your Presenters
Todd Byrnes Government Solutions Consultant, Equifax; Former PRESENTER Associate Commissioner, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Juan Cole Vice President, Government Strategy and Solutions Consulting, Equifax YOUR Aubrey Nazzaro (Moderator) Portfolio Marketing Director for Government Soluti
Slide 6: Insert Poll Question: Multi-select
Insert Poll Question: Multi-select Which safety net programs do you support? (you may enter more than one). SNAP Medicaid Child Support Child Welfare Affordable Housing Other PROPRIETARY | 6
Slide 7: Impact of H.R.1 Mandates to State SNAP Programs
Impact of H.R.1 Mandates to State SNAP Programs H.R. 1 introduces significant new challenges for state agencies managing social services, with distinct cost impacts to State SNAP Programs. By imposing stricter work and income verification requirements and increasing administrative burdens, these manda
Slide 8: Understanding Error Rates
Understanding Error Rates It’s about more than just “the action” PROPRIETARY | 8
Slide 9: Understanding Where Errors Can Occur
Understanding Where Errors Can Occur A Closer Look at the SNAP Case Lifecycle Regardless of action or reporting model, errors can occur at any point during the case lifecycle: Simplified Reporting Households, not reporting when: ● Gross income exceeds the monthly Initial Determination and limits Rede
Slide 10: Understanding Where Errors Occur
Understanding Where Errors Occur Navigating the FNS Error Rate Reports FY 2022 U.S Average Case Error Breakout Resources 3% Who is causing these errors? Deductions 14% ● 57% Assigned to Agency ● 43% Assigned to Client When are these errors happening? Non- Income Financial 50% ~50% ● 58% are occurrin
Slide 11: Understanding Income Errors
Understanding Income Errors Navigating the Available FNS Data Analysis of the FY 2023 FNS QC public use file, indicates that: 31% of error cases had an earned income error These errors included wages and salaries, other earned income, and self-employment income. 26% of errors occurred after the most
Slide 12: Addressing the Key Challenges Presented by H.R. 1
Addressing the Key Challenges Presented by H.R. 1 PROPRIETARY | 12
Slide 13: Rethinking Initial Determination & Redetermination
Rethinking Initial Determination & Consider completeness of the data without creating undue friction Redetermination Leverage best data first to reduce caseworker errors Ask your vendors to align data outputs with how caseworkers operate Move and automate collection of data to the application Small c
Slide 14: Rethinking Reporting
Rethinking Reporting Reporting requirements by household Capturing only required changes Reducing noise to maximize limited resources Using real-time, actionable data Small changes can Leveraging automation to minimize friction drive positive results for staff and recipients PROPRIETARY | 14
Slide 15: The Equifax Eligibility Suite for SNAP
The Equifax Eligibility Suite Discover a clear path to H.R. 1 compliance and help for SNAP reduce error rates with comprehensive solutions Smarter Data for Better Initial, Mid-Year and Redeterminations Continuous Evaluation of Life Changes Outcomes. Month 1, 6, and 12 Required Reporting Verify incom
Slide 16: Aligning to States' SNAP Reporting Requirements
Aligning to States’ SNAP Reporting Requirements Reporting on Household Changes for both Simplified and Change Reporting Simplified ✅ The gross income exceeds the monthly gross income limit for its household size Reporting ✅ An able-bodied adult subject to the time limits work hours fall below 20 hours
Slide 17: Indicators around Household Life Changes Impacting SNAP Eligibility
Insights Built on a Strong Foundation of Secure Data Solutions Indicators around Household Life Changes Impacting SNAP Eligibility Supply Data Networks Digital and Data Insights Configurable Indicators Continuous Evaluation for SNAP Alliance Partners Simplified Reporting Household Gross Income above F
Slide 18: Life Change Evaluation
How We Deliver The Insights the States Request Batch Service for Life Changes We provide indicators to support state required reporting for life changes. This is done through a fast batch process helping states manage large workloads efficiently. We are exploring additional data delivery options to me
Slide 19: Strategies to Develop Better Long-term Outcomes
Strategies to Develop Better Long-term Outcomes PROPRIETARY | 19
Slide 20: Planning and Partnering With Urgency
Removing the Obstacles to Innovation Planning and Partnering With Urgency Align today’s requirements with flexible 1 strategies, leveraging innovative data solutions Demonstrate impact quickly for internal buy-in 2 and solution adoption Engage vendors to discuss how your current 3 contracts can be us
Slide 21: Upcoming Webinar: Complete Income and Continuous Evaluation for SNAP
Equifax Product Webinar : Complete Income and Continuous Evaluation for SNAP f| Thursday, October 23, 2025 © 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM (CDT) Register to Join our Upcoming Webinar:
Slide 22: Questions?
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Slide 23: Thank you!
Thank you! Discover how Equifax can help you navigate H.R. 1 mandates and reduce SNAP error rates. Learn and connect with us at totalverify.equifax.com/hr1