Trump's latest announcement: $90 Medicare payments for 20 mn seniors ahead of midterm polls; eligibility, exclusions
Donald Trump has announced a one-time Medicare rebate for eligible seniors, with the administration saying it will help offset Part B costs. The payment comes as the US approaches midterm elections and excludes several groups from receiving it.
President Donald Trump has announced a one-time payment of $90 to over 20 million eligible seniors to help offset Medicare Part B premium costs. According to The Hill, the payments will total around $2 billion and come from the Medicare Improvement Fund.
The payments, which will be made in early October, will be sent via direct deposit or paper check, depending on the recipient's preference. Most Medicare Part B enrollees are eligible for the payment, although some groups are excluded.
The announcement comes just ahead of the November midterm elections, and Axios reports that it is part of a recent spate of promised refunds, rebates, and dividends for various Americans. The standard Part B premium is $202.90 a month, so the $90 credit will offset less than half of one month's bill, according to Axios.
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