The rebate is all part of the scam.
It's not only a dangling carrot to suck you in. It's also a tax increase (where do you think the rebate money comes from?) for everyone spending above big governments arbitrary, one size fits all, we know what your "necessities" are and how much they cost you plan...don't get me started on how that poverty scam can be manipulated.
This from the people claiming to hate subsidies and welfare.
Bingo.