Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare are receiving $90 payments from the federal government this month as part of a Trump administration initiative to help offset health care costs.More than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the one-time payments, with most expected to receive the money through direct deposit on or around Oct. 8, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).President Donald Trump announced the payments Oct. 2 to help seniors cover Medicare Part B premiums, which pay for services including doctor visits and outpatient care.PRESIDENT...
Why millions of seniors are getting checks from the government
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Oct 8, 2026 • 18 hours ago
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