Alabama residents to get $500 health insurance refunds: Check eligibility

Nearly 1 million residents across 30 states, including Alabama, will receive $500 refund checks from surplus Obamacare fees, with payments starting this week. The Treasury Department is sending the checks, accompanied by a letter from President Donald Trump, on Sept. 30. The White House says the refunds stem from user fees overcharged by the Biden administration, which accumulated a surplus beyond what was needed to run Healthcare.gov. Eligible recipients are marketplace enrollees in states using the federal exchange who did not receive government assistance for healthcare costs. The 30 eligible states include Alabama, Florida, Texas, and Ohio, among others.