Health care costs are tied with gas as voters’ top economic concern, and voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on key issues, including health care costs and the cost of living. Meanwhile, support for Medicare-for-All has reached a new high in KFF polling — though views shift significantly when competing claims from critics and proponents are heard.

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to make changes to how they receive their Medicare coverage during the nearly 8-week annual open enrollment period. This brief answers key questions about the Medicare open enrollment period and Medicare coverage options.

This analysis highlights women’s opinions regarding the possible impact of potential federal actions on their decision to have children in the future as well their experiences with paid parental leave and sick leave in the workplace.