Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the health insurance reform measure. It is expected the President will sign the bill today or tomorrow.

There will be some revisions required by the Senate, but the essential elements are in place and will be implemented over the next few years.

The bill requires health insurance be provided by companies of 50 employees or more, or institutes a penalty for non-compliance. The threshold for low income persons to be able to get coverage through Medicaid will be raised so more are covered.

The Chamber will be organizing a forum on the new legislation and what it means for business. Watch for details.

For more detailed analysis of the measure, and what it could mean for individuals and businesses, here are some of the news reports:

The Los Angeles Times‘ analysis:

For consumers, passage of health care bill brings an array of new options and trade-offs

A look at the details of the health care overhaul law

FACT CHECK: Views on Obama’s health care law often depend on preconceived notions

From the Pasadena Star-News:

A historic look at health care legislation

Health care revamp: Legislation to add cost to business

The New York Times‘ analysis:

Obama has signed the bill. Now what?

For Consumers, Some Clarity on Health Care Changes

For the entire recent news history of the health care reform debate:

NY Times archives of Health Care stories