Healthcare reform it on the top of all our minds but what I find alarming is how many people really don’t know what the direct impact will be on number one….them. The most commen response I hear when asking people about the impact on healthcare reform is “I know it’s going to cost me more money”.  While that may or may not be true don’t you owe it to yourself and your family to be informed?

Let me be clear…..I am not the expert nor do I offer any opinions; I want you to figure it out for you. I did find these sites that do have good information. I recommend that you go out there and find out for yourself what healthcare reforms means and how it will impact you.

WebMD: FAQ Sheet on how Historic Bill Will Change Health Care in the Short Term and Long Term for Consumers and Employers. A taste at the information they provide…..

What provisions begin soon? Small businesses could qualify for tax credits of up to 35% of the cost of premiums. Insurance plans would be barred from setting lifetime caps on coverage and would no longer be able to cancel policies when a patient gets sick

About.com How Will the New Healthcare Reform Law Affect Seniors and Older Americans?

HealthcareReform.gov The passage of health insurance reform legislation represents a historic victory for the American people – a victory over the special interests that have fought for decades to prevent families and businesses from having control over their health care or the health care of their workers

CBS Money Watch As the congressional summer recess temporarily quiets the debate, here’s your chance to get caught up on the issues.

CNN Politics Timeline on when and where the effects will be felt Video on the effects of Healthcare Reform

In case you missed it, AARP is rumored to be in support of the healthcare bill. It’s all no it’s the ONLY conversation on the social marketing sites and everyone no matter what your party affiliations seems to have an opinion. However I’m left with tonight this thought…

What does this all mean?

What happens if this bill gets passed?

What does it mean to someone that HAS private insurance?

What does it mean to someone who does NOT have insurance?

How many generations will be paying for this bill?

How quickly will this all take effect?

Well if you can answer these questions answers then you are steps ahead….if you can’t you have a lot of catching up to do! If you want to read through the entire bill here’s a copy of the expected bill for Health Care reform. (whole bill) However I did find Health Care Reform Bill - A Plain English Translation. Whichever way you want to go, make sure you find a position and be informed!

In case you missed it, AARP is rumored to be in support of the healthcare bill. It’s all no it’s the ONLY conversation on the social marketing sites and everyone no matter what your party affiliations seems to have an opinion. However I’m left with tonight this thought…

What does this all mean?

What happens if this bill gets passed?

What does it mean to someone that HAS private insurance?

What does it mean to someone who does NOT have insurance?

How many generations will be paying for this bill?

How quickly will this all take effect?

Well if you can answer these questions answers then you are steps ahead….if you can’t you have a lot of catching up to do!

If you want to read through the entire bill here’s a copy of the expected bill for Health Care reform. (whole bill) However I did find Health Care Reform Bill - A Plain English Translation.

Whichever way you want to go, make sure you find a position and be informed!