The new healthcare reform law passed in 2010 has many individuals and employers scratching their head.  Not only is it in depth, and not always straightforward, but there are different aspects to the law that make it even more complicated.  With this being the case, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) developed a useful tool called AskBlue Healthcare Reform which is an interactive tool developed to help consumers better understand the new law and learn how it will impact their individual heath insurance policies.

AskBlue Healthcare Reform is accessed through the same name website and offers a simple explanation of healthcare reform and the different aspects throughout the law.  Simply by answering a few simple questions, AskBlue Healthcare Reform gives users a personalized experience.  It’s important for consumers to understand how the changes with affect them specifically and with this tool you can determine this relatively easily.  At the end of the process users can print out or email a summary of how the plan will affect them to discuss with family members and specialists.

Business owners can also use the tool to better understand how reform will affect their business and employees.  There is a tax calculator available to assist in calculating if a particular business is eligible for a healthcare tax credit in addition to helping understand other various financial impacts.  If you think you would find value in such a tool check out the website and take a look.