Why health costs are climbing as a campaign issue before Election Day

As open enrollment begins and voters head to the polls, Medicare changes, drug costs, and caregiving expenses are drawing fresh attention to the price of aging in America.
Medicare open enrollment starts with bigger drug-cost changes ahead

Medicare’s open enrollment season is under way, and several policy changes scheduled for 2027 could affect drug costs, plan choices and access to widely used diabetes and weight-loss medicines.
What the new $90 Medicare rebate means for older adults

A one-time $90 Medicare payment is arriving for some people in traditional Medicare Part B, but many beneficiaries are excluded — including those in Medicare Advantage.