Are you one of the nearly 1 million Americans set to get an Affordable Care Act refund check from the Trump Administration?
If you're not sure, here's a quick guide.
Why is Trump giving Obamacare refund checks?
According to a September release from the White House, the refund checks are for "Obamacare overcharges, collected by the Biden Administration."
President Donald Trump said the refund is a return of excess fees for Americans that didn't receive premium assistances through the ACA in 30 states.
How much is the Trump, Affordable Care Act refund check?
Trump announced $500 refunds.
When will I get my Trump, Affordable Care Act refund check?
According to the White House, checks will be issued in October 2026.
Some payments already began on Sept. 30.
Who is getting $500 ACA Trump check?
The refund is for almost 1 million Americans across 30 states who used the federal HealthCare.gov exchange to pay the full cost of their insurance premiums without
subsidies.
If you earn between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level and didn't receive subsidies, you may also qualify.
Recipients do not need to apply for the payment, it will be deposited directly.
What states qualify for $500 Trump check?
The following states were mentioned in the refund notice:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tenessee
- Texas
- Utah
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
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