This bill amends the Social Welfare Act of 1939 by adding a new section, 10i, which mandates the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to send benefit allotment and identity data of individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to the United States Department of Agriculture, the SNAP National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. This provision aims to enhance the oversight and integrity of the SNAP program by ensuring that relevant data is shared with federal entities focused on preventing fraud.

Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit quarterly reports to the legislature that detail specific metrics related to the administration of SNAP benefits. These reports must include the number of duplicate accounts flagged, instances of deceased individuals' Social Security numbers used for applications, out-of-state transactions that were blocked, and the total amount of improper payments that were recovered. This reporting requirement is intended to provide transparency and accountability in the management of SNAP benefits in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 400.1, 400.119