White House announces one-time $90 rebate for some Medicare users
The Trump administration has announced a one-time $90 rebate for approximately 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund. The payments are scheduled to arrive by early October.
Why it matters
The move is framed as a policy intervention ahead of midterm elections, impacting a large demographic of older American voters.
President Trump said on Friday that his administration will give checks to some seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images It's the latest announcement of free money as the midterms approach. More than 20 million seniors will be eligible for the payments. The $90 will cover about half of one month's standard Medicare Part B premium. President Donald Trump is cutting more checks as the midterms approach — this time for some older Americans enrolled in Medicare. Trump announced his administration will give $90 each to 20 million of the more than 60 million people enrolled in Medicare Part B, which covers things like doctor's visits.
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