The Trump administration announced a plan to issue $90 one-time premium rebate checks to more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B. President Donald Trump first announced the payment on October 2, 2026.^[2][3][4][5] Approximately 35 million Medicare Advantage enrollees, low-income Medicare recipients, and people with disabilities are not eligible for the rebate payment.^[7] Separate survey research published by eHealth in September 2026 found 48% of Medicare beneficiaries skipped or delayed medical care in the prior year due to coverage confusion.^[1] eHealth also reported that 54% of beneficiaries skipped or delayed medical care or prescription fills in the past year due to out-of-pocket cost concerns.^[8] Medicare coverage for the Balance Ophthalmics Fsyx ocular pressure adjusting pump became effective October 1, 2026.^[6]