Trump says Biden overcharged Obamacare customers. Now almost 1 million of them are getting $500 checks—here’s who qualifies

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What happened

The Treasury Department has started mailing one-time $500 payments to HealthCare.gov customers in 30 states who paid full price for 2026 coverage.

Key facts

  • The Treasury Department has started mailing one-time $500 payments to HealthCare.gov customers in 30 states who paid full price for 2026 coverage.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:44:49 UTC.

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