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September 12, 2024, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA: Vice President and Presidential Nominee KAMALA HARRIS speaks to supporters at her campaign rally at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Of course, a new American president will always bring changes.

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Should she be elected as president, Harris will expand on preexisting plans and provide further benefits to retirees.

What might Harrisproposed plans mean for you?

11,000 baby boomers are turning 65 each day, tapping into our Social Security funds at a fast rate.

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Based on new projections, the reserve would be gone by 2035,said AARP in an article.

Medicare

Harris has historically taken an aggressive approach to change regarding Medicare.

She aims to expand Medicare and potentially eliminate the need for private insurance.

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Over the years, Harris camp has gone back and forth on her Medicare stance.

She would instead look to grow these programs.

This includes protecting benefits from any cuts and expanding the reach of coverage.

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These plans may mean an increase in government spending and taxes, likely for upper-class earners, Cirksena said.

It may also mean lower out-of-pocket healthcare expenses and easier access to services for retirees.

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