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Trump Admin Sends $500 Health Rebates | Lafayette Louisiana News
Trump’s administration is sending out $500 rebate checks to nearly a million Americans—claiming they were overcharged on Obamacare—just as healthcare costs dominate the election race. The rebates, starting in October for residents in 30 states, target higher-income earners who lost subsidies after enhanced credits expired, with Trump blaming Democrats for the spike in premiums. Critics call it a political stunt, calling the amount “an absolute joke” compared to skyrocketing costs. Funds reportedly come from a $500M surplus of insurance company fees used to run Healthcare.gov—now redirected…
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