Trump Administration Begins Mailing $500 ACA Refund Checks to 950,000 Americans
The Trump administration began mailing $500 checks on September 30, 2026, to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states. Officials claim these payments refund overcharges from ACA user fees collected during the Biden administration. The checks target middle-income households that paid full premiums without subsidies, totaling approximately $500 million.