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Trump administration begins mailing out $500 ACA refund checks. Here's what to know

The Trump administration began this week mailing out $500 Affordable Care Act checks to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage. Here's what to know.

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What happened The Trump administration began this week mailing out $500 Affordable Care Act checks to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage. Here's what to know.
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ABC7chicago.comAnalysis · Oct 2, 12:28 AM

Trump administration begins mailing out $500 ACA refund checks. Here's what to know

The Trump administration began this week mailing out $500 Affordable Care Act checks to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage. Here's what to know.

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ABC7 New YorkAnalysis · Oct 2, 12:28 AM

Trump administration begins mailing out $500 ACA refund checks. Here's what to know

The Trump administration began this week mailing out $500 Affordable Care Act checks to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage. Here's what to know.

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