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photo shows an elderly, senior woman in a dress and cardigan looking out a window covered by a lace curtain

Aging

These 3 policy moves are likely to change health care for older people

by KFF Health News January 24, 2026January 23, 2026

A woman with long curly hair sits on a teal couch in a sunlit living room. She is wearing a blue dress and a light pink scarf, speaking with her hands clasped. Behind her are pillows and a red blanket, and in the foreground sits a glass of water and a decorative bowl filled with colorful spheres on a glass coffee table.

“There’s no way”: Huge ACA premium hikes force Buncombe policyholders to make hard choices, including dropping coverage

by Asheville Watchdog November 15, 2025November 12, 2025

A man holds up a sample of a Medicare card to the camera. Those with Medicare Advantage plans have insurance plans from a private company that administers Medicare benefits.

Aging

What North Carolina Medicare enrollees should expect in 2026

by Ashley Fredde November 13, 2025November 19, 2025

A man holds up a sample of a Medicare card to the camera. Those with Medicare Advantage plans have insurance plans from a private company that administers Medicare benefits.

Aging

How to sign up for Medicare for the first time

by Grace Vitaglione October 8, 2025April 27, 2026

A middle-aged elder care professional woman stands with her arm around an elderly woman, who is a participant at the day program.

Aging

Health care groups aim to counter growing ‘national scandal’ of elder homelessness

by KFF Health News August 24, 2025August 22, 2025

A woman in a tan shirt sits in front of boxes and storage as she writes on a form. She is helping seniors with Medicare open enrollment.

State Health Policy

NC Senate’s proposed cut to Medicare counseling program would be ‘devastating’ for older adults, advocates say

by Grace Vitaglione June 30, 2025June 29, 2025