Thursday, September 10, 2026
Day 599
1 documented win
Working Families Obamacare refunds
The win
The White House said the federal exchange built a surplus from Obamacare user fees that were passed through as higher premiums. People in 30 federal-exchange states who paid the full premium without subsidy are to get a $500-per-person refund — nearly a million checks, starting in October 2026.
For Americans
A Florida or Ohio family that bought unsubsidized coverage on HealthCare.gov is the one who overpaid the fee. A $500 check is how that surplus leaves the agency and lands in a checking account.