Signed into law in March 2010, federal health care reform will change the availability and affordability of health insurance for many New Yorkers.

Although most changes will be phased in over time, some have already started, like the small business tax credit for health insurance.

A lot will happen between now and 2014, when many of the biggest changes will take place.

This Federal Health Care Reform page will help New York City residents, freelancers and small businesses find out what health care reform means for them - now and in the future, when there will be both new coverage options and new requirements to have insurance or pay a penalty.

We welcome your questions and thoughts about health care reform. Just click on the link to the right and let us know what you think!