A new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine estimates a large majority of those over age 50 who may benefit from hearing aids don't use them. Champaign County Health Care Consumers says the primary problem is affordability, since the devices cost thousands of dollars.

An organizer with Champaign County Health Care Consumers doesn't expect any dramatic changes with the next enrollment period for the nation's health care law.  Rates will see an increase of around six percent, but counties with fewer choices will also see higher premiums.