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Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20m seniors enrolled in Medicare

Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20m seniors enrolled in Medicare

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that the US will send a one-time payment of $90 to over 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare. The payment aims to help with medical insurance costs and will be sent in early October either by direct deposit or mail.

Key Facts

  • Over 20 million Americans on Medicare will receive a $90 one-time payment.
  • The payment comes from the Medicare Improvement Fund, funded by a $2 billion congressional allocation.
  • Most seniors will get the $90 payment by direct deposit; others will receive a check by mail.
  • The announcement was made by President Trump on social media ahead of the November midterm elections.
  • This payment is part of several financial promises Trump has made to voters before the elections.
  • Trump also proposed sending $5,000 checks to all adults if Republicans keep control of Congress.
  • Nearly 1 million Americans are receiving separate $500 payments as refunds for insurance fees related to the Affordable Care Act.
  • The Republican Party currently holds a narrow majority in both the Senate and House, but faces expected losses in the midterms.
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