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Payment error rate

8.14%

Data year

FY2025

FY2028 penalty exposure

$150M+

H.R.1 enrollment cut

17.4%

Legacy IT age

30+ yrs

Source: USDA FNS FY2025

1. 01Where Louisiana stands: 8.14% error rate (USDA FNS FY2025), #8 of 9 priority states.
2. 02The gap: 2.14 points above the 6% H.R.1 threshold — which error categories drive it.
3. 03Exposure: estimated $150M+ — confirm the model with LDH's own spending data.
4. 04Systems: 30+ yrs legacy eligibility stack — integration without replacement.
5. 05Next step: scope a 90-day, zero-upfront-cost pilot in one Louisiana county.