President Donald Trump announced on October 3, 2026, that his administration will distribute approximately $2 billion in checks to over 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare. The payments, amounting to $90 each, are intended to help offset the costs of Medicare Part B premiums. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the funds will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which he referred to as a 'pointless Slush Fund.'
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Trump announces $90 checks for 20 million Medicare seniors
On October 3, 2026, President Trump announced that his administration will send $90 checks to over 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare, totaling around $2 billion. The funds will be sourced from the Medicare Improvement Fund.
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