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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Piyush Shukla

Trump Affordable Care Act refund: Why nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states are getting $500 checks—and who qualifies

Trump Obamacare refund checks: Hundreds of thousands of Americans are beginning to receive $500 refund checks tied to the Affordable Care Act’s federal insurance marketplace.

The payments are being sent to nearly 1 million people, according to the White House. The first checks are going out in late September and October 2026. Recipients are also being sent letters notifying them about the payment.

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