Trump announces $90 Medicare checks for 20 million seniors ahead of midt-term elections: Who gets the payment and when?

Oct 3, 2026

In a significant move, Donald Trump has unveiled a one-time payment of $90 for more than 20 million seniors on Medicare. This initiative is designed to help cover anticipated Medicare premiums and will be disbursed through either direct deposit or checks. Seniors whose premiums are fully paid by Medicaid are not qualified for this aid.

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