Trump sends $500 health checks to almost 1 million Americans before November vote

Almost one million Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act system in 30 states started getting one-time $500 checks in early October 2026. The Trump administration says the checks show progress on healthcare before November 2026 voting for Congress. Health costs tie with gas as voters' top worry. Whether a one-time payment helps long-term costs is unclear.