Trump to give $90 one-time payment to 20 million Medicare recipients
President Donald Trump said on Friday his administration will send one-time checks of $90 to certain Medicare recipients as he campaigns across the country about a month before the 2026 midterm elections.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration will send $90 one-time checks to over 20 million Medicare recipients.
- The payments are intended to help seniors pay for Medicare Part B premiums.
- The funds will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which has not been used previously.
- The announcement was made during Trump's campaign stops ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Trump reiterated his commitment to not cutting Medicare or Social Security benefits.
- Most eligible seniors will receive the payment via direct deposit or check in early October.
- Seniors whose premiums are covered by Medicaid or who pay an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount are not eligible.