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Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Managing Editor · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:22 PM · 1 min read
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Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears — Eau Claire Health news

Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities. Open enrollment for Medicare began in October, with changes in costs and coverage. Prescription drug prices remain high and that's forcing some…

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