Who qualifies for Trump's $500 ACA refund checks and which states get them

Nearly one million Americans will begin receiving $500 refund checks Thursday under the Trump administration's Affordable Care Act program, targeting specific enrollees in 30 states using the federal marketplace. Eligible consumers must have purchased insurance through HealthCare.gov and paid full premiums without receiving federal premium tax credits or other financial assistance. Payments are limited to states using the federal exchange, excluding those with state-run marketplaces. No application is required, as officials have identified recipients and will mail checks automatically to home addresses. Each eligible enrollee receives a separate payment, meaning households with multiple qualifying members could receive multiple checks.