As the year moves along, and we draw ever closer to Election Day in November, the political discourse is heating up at a steady pace. Like the rest of you, I'm already dreading the coming onslaught of political ads.

Last month's attempt by Republicans to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the subsequent veto by President Obama have ensured the topic of health care remains firmly entrenched on the front pages and at the top of Americans' minds (not that it ever really went away.)

In particular, the topic of health care costs continues to generate discussion — and concern — heading into the election.

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Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.