Why you received a $90 Social Security payment? Here’s who qualifies for the Medicare rebate and when you’ll get it

Why you received a $90 Social Security payment? The federal government is using $2 billion from a 2008 reserve fund to give 20.8 million traditional Medicare Part B enrollees a $90 premium rebate. Social Security starts issuing direct deposits on October 8, with paper checks following later in the month. Only beneficiaries paying full out of pocket Part B premiums qualify.