Trump Announces Medicare Rebate Plan

Why it matters locally: The proposed Medicare rebate checks could directly impact an estimated 1.9 million Georgians currently enrolled in Medicare, providing a direct financial offset to premium costs for seniors across the state.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump stated Friday his administration plans to issue $90 rebate checks to millions of U.S. seniors participating in Medicare. The checks would serve to offset premium costs, according to the President. Trump described the initiative as a direct financial contribution to Americans. He made the announcement as midterm elections approach.