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Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks to 1 million Americans
What happened
The Trump administration will begin sending $500 checks to over 950,000 Americans who were allegedly overcharged through the Affordable Care Act's federal exchange for buying health insurance. The checks will be sent to residents in 30 states that rely on the federal exchange. The money is reportedly a result of user fees collected from health insurance companies and paid by consumers in the form of higher premiums. The checks will be sent along with letters signed by President Trump.
Why it matters
The refund checks come as a significant issue for many Americans, as high costs and affordability pose major political liabilities for Trump Republicans ahead of the November midterm election.
Key facts
- The checks will be sent to over 950,000 Americans.
- The 30 states receiving the checks rely on the federal exchange.
- The checks are a result of user fees collected from health insurance companies.
- The money is a refund due to alleged overcharging through the Affordable Care Act's federal exchange.
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