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Trump's $90 Medicare Rebate Rolls Out
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate payments start this week but millions remain ineligible, critics call it a political stunt.
In brief
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate payments start this week but millions remain ineligible, critics call it a political stunt. President Trump's administration sends $90 rebates to 20.8 million Medicare Part B enrollees this week, but critics say it's a political stunt ahead of midterms. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Trump's $90 Medicare Rebate
President Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums.
Less Than One-Third Eligible
Less than one-third of all Medicare recipients are eligible for the payments, which are expected to be sent out this week.
Who Will Benefit
Some 20.8 million people in the original Medicare Part B who are living in the United States, not receiving premium assistance from Medicaid or not paying an income-related monthly adjusted amount.
Medicare Advantage Excluded
Medicare Advantage enrollees, who make up more than half of the eligible 64.2 million Medicare beneficiaries, will not receive a payment.
Critics Call It a Stunt
Critics of Trump’s promise characterize the $90 payments as a preelection stunt designed to sway voters rather than address structural problems in healthcare costs and administration.
Election-Year Timing
The election-year promise comes as the Nov. 3 midterms are fast approaching, with the cost of living and healthcare expenses among the top issues for voters.
Here's the gist
President Trump's administration sends $90 rebates to 20.8 million Medicare Part B enrollees this week, but critics say it's a political stunt ahead of midterms.
