Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will the Medicare Improvement Fund do for Medicare beneficiaries?
A: The Administration is making a $90 Premium Rebate available for Part B premiums to certain Medicare beneficiaries because the best way to improve Medicare is to put healthcare dollars back where they belong – in the hands of our Medicare beneficiaries – and make coverage more affordable.
Q: How much is the Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate and when will beneficiaries receive it?
A: Eligible beneficiaries will receive one $90 rebate in October 2026. Most beneficiaries will receive a direct deposit for $90 on or around October 8th followed by an email or a letter from the President in mid-October. Some beneficiaries will receive a paper check for $90 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury later in October with the following accompanying message “Medicare Improvement Fund Payment; $90 Payment to Offset October Premium.”
Q: Who will receive the Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate?
A: The 20.8 million Americans in Original Medicare Part B who are: (1) Living in the United States, are (2) not receiving premium assistance from Medicaid; or, (3) not paying an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage are not eligible.
Q: How will eligible Medicare beneficiaries receive the Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate?
A: The vast majority of eligible Medicare beneficiaries will receive the Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate via direct deposit from the Social Security Administration. Those without direct deposit will receive a check to the mailing address they have registered with Medicare.
Q: How can I check if I am eligible for the Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate or if the Premium Rebate has been delivered?
A: Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part B who are not receiving premium assistance through Medicaid or do not pay an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to check on their eligibility for the premium rebate. Beneficiaries who want to check on the status of their payment should call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 beginning on October 15, 2026.
Q: What is the Medicare Improvement Fund?
A: The Medicare Improvement Fund was created by Sec. 7002 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008 “to make improvements under the original fee-for-service program under parts A and B for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, benefits under part A or enrolled under part B.”[1]
Q: How has the Medicare Improvement Fund been used in the past?
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