DENVER -- At a pro-reform party, Julie Farrar, a Denver mother of three who was born with a spinal disorder, watched the debate for her own reasons.

"The main barrier to employment for people with disabilities is access to employment and access to health insurance," said Farrar.

She said health care reform will address her issue and millions more.

Dr. Stephen Axelrod agreed.

The Denver physician traveled to Washington D.C. to discuss reform provisions with lawmakers, and said that while the bill isn't perfect, it's better than the status quo.

"For those of us that have insurance, it probably won't mean a lot of difference to us," said Axelrod. "When you're talking about one of the 31 to 32 million uninsured, it makes a huge difference to you."

Supporters said as soon as President Barack Obama signs the overhaul into law, small businesses will get tax credits for covering employees and seniors will get rebates to cover some prescription costs.

But Coloradans on both sides are still debating what the reform will mean in the long run.

"One concern is that it's unconstitutional because if the federal government can make you buy a product just because you exist there's nothing it can't make you do," said Linda Gorman, with The Independence Institute.

She said conservative groups are launching a state ballot initiative that would prevent states from forcing people into health insurance.

She said the reform will raise costs for Coloradans and is the start of government-run health care.