Trump Announces Rebate For Americans ‘Ripped Off’ By Obamacare
President Donald Trump said that almost one million Americans would be getting $500 checks after being overcharged through fees under Obamacare. Trump made the announcement on Thursday, saying the extra fees were collected during the Biden
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President Donald Trump said that almost one million Americans would be getting $500 checks after being overcharged through fees under Obamacare. Trump made the announcement on Thursday, saying the extra fees were collected during the Biden administration.
The overcharges occurred through Obamacare exchange “user fees” that were added to insurance premiums, according to the White ...
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