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Trump sends $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million enrollees

cbsnews.com — September 30, 2026 at 06:01 PM UTC

The Trump administration will begin sending $500 refund checks on Wednesday to nearly 1 million Affordable Care Act enrollees across 30 states, claiming they were overcharged by the Biden administration through HealthCare.gov user fees. The payments, issued via check or direct deposit, target individuals earning above 400% of the federal poverty line who do not receive taxpayer subsidies. Each check includes a letter from President Trump stating the money belongs to hard-working Americans, not the government. The refunds come just over a month before midterm elections, as affordability concerns weigh on households amid high inflation and gas prices linked to the war with Iran, which have pushed the president's economic approval ratings to near-record lows.

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