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She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'

She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
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Ellen Allen holds the letter from President Trump that explains the $500 payment she got. It's about a quarter of what she had to pay monthly in 2026 after her ACA insurance premiums skyrocketed. NPR has redacted her address in the letter to protect her privacy. (Sue Julian / NPR) Ellen Allen has...

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