President Donald Trump announced a one-time $90 payment for eligible United States Medicare beneficiaries on October 9, 2026.^[1] The payment will be distributed through the Medicare Improvement Fund. No separate application is required for eligible individuals.^[2] To qualify, beneficiaries must be enrolled in Original Medicare Part B, reside in the United States, not receive Medicaid premium assistance, and not pay the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount.^[3] The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates 20.8 million people meet the eligibility criteria.^[4] Beneficiaries may verify their status by calling 1-800-MEDICARE at 1-800-633-4227.^[5]