Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt
Summary
President Trump announced one-time $90 payments to help over 20 million people on Medicare pay for Part B premiums. The payments will start this week but many Medicare recipients, including those in Medicare Advantage and some disabled or low-income individuals, will not get the rebate.Key Facts
- The payment is $90 per eligible Medicare enrollee.
- More than 20 million Medicare recipients qualify for this rebate.
- The program will cost about $2 billion in total.
- Payments are expected to start being sent out this week.
- Around 35 million people on Medicare Advantage are not eligible.
- Some people with disabilities and low-income Medicare recipients will also not qualify.
- The rebate only covers a small portion of all Medicare enrollees (less than one-third).
- The payment is intended to help pay for Medicare Part B premiums, which cover medical services like doctor visits.
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