The federal government has started sending one-time $500 payments to people who bought 2026 health coverage through HealthCare.gov without a premium subsidy. The White House fact sheet on the refunds says the payments will reach nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, and an administration official has put the number at more than 950,000.
The Treasury Department mailed the first batch of checks Sept. 30, according to Fortune's guide to who qualifies. Recipients do not need to apply, sign up, or provide any information, because the administration says it has already identified who is eligible.
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