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Medicare $90 rebate starts Oct. 8 for eligible Part B enrollees

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Most eligible Original Medicare Part B enrollees are expected to receive the one-time rebate by direct deposit; paper checks will follow. Illustration: MarketIntelLabs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says most eligible Original Medicare Part B beneficiaries should receive a one-time $90 rebate by direct deposit around October 8, 2026. The payment can offset one month of premiums, but the eligibility rules exclude millions of older adults, including Medicare Advantage enrollees and people paying income-related surcharges.

Key Takeaways CMS says 20.8 million people in Original Medicare Part B qualify for the one-time $90 payment in October 2026. Recipients must live in the United States and must not receive Medicaid premium assistance or pay an income-related monthly adjustment amount. Medicare Advantage enrollees are not eligible for this rebate…

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Medicare $90 rebate starts Oct. 8 for Part B enrollees | MarketIntelLabs