Medicare's open enrollment period is underway for seniors seeking healthcare coverage. As a key component of America's healthcare system, some experts argue that Medicare should be a more prominent topic in presidential campaigns, even as both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump pledge to protect Medicare coverage if elected this November.

Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Janna Herron breaks down challenges facing the Medicare system, including growing concerns about long-term funding sustainability and potential strategies presidential candidates could implement to address rising Medicare costs.

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This post was written by Angel Smith