🇺🇸 Donald Trump · 3 sources
Trump promises $130 payment to 20m seniors in Medicare
What happened
The US government will send a one-time payment of $130 to over 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, a health insurance program for the elderly. According to President Trump, the payment will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which received $2.9 billion from Congress. The payment will be in the form of a direct deposit for most eligible seniors, while others will receive a cheque.
Why it matters
The payment announcement is part of a series of financial promises made by Trump ahead of the US midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake. It is unclear how this will affect the elections, but it may be seen as an attempt to influence voter support.
Key facts
- The payment is $US90 (A$130) for each eligible senior.
- The payment will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which received $US2 billion (A$2.9 billion) from Congress.
- The payment will be made in October.
- The US government is also sending $US500 (A$720) refunds to nearly one million Americans.
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