NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 30, 2026 UTC
President Donald Trump's administration began sending $500 ACA refund checks on September 30 to nearly 1 million Americans. According to the White House, the recipients are individuals in 30 states that rely on federal health exchanges administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rather than operating their own state plans. [1] [2]
The Treasury Department checks are accompanied by letters signed by Trump alleging that the prior Biden administration overcharged consumers through user fees that drove up insurance premiums on HealthCare.gov. Most recipients earn approximately 400 percent of the federal poverty line, translating to $64,000 for a single person or $132,000 for a family of four. [1]
Sources
- Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks to 1 million Americans — 2026-09-30T09:09:10Z
- Trump Announces $500 ACA Refunds For Eligible Enrollees — 2026-09-30T11:36:44+00:00
