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- President Donald Trump is issuing $500 refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans.
- The Treasury Department will begin mailing the checks on September 30, 2026.
- More than 950,000 people in 30 states who bought ACA coverage through HealthCare.gov without subsidies will receive payments.
- The program totals about $500 million and is separate from Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment tied to Republican congressional control.