AKRON, Ohio — Whether through employer-sponsored plans, the Affordable Care Act marketplace, Medicare or Medicaid, consumers can expect to pay more for health insurance in 2025. An aging population and high inflation are contributing to rising healthcare costs nationwide.

Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke with a local health insurance consultant about how to find the best healthcare plan within your budget.

"We help find the right plan for the person instead of finding the right person for a plan," said Charles Boone, owner of Ohio Health Insurance Consultants .

Boone specializes in helping people navigate Medicare options. He emphasizes finding coverage that fits individual needs rather than forcing people into predetermined plans.

For seniors like 73-year-old Joyce

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