So it is a little surprising that as soon as March of 2011, and again last week, he is actively discouraging other states from looking at a definedcontributionapproach for small businesses as a conservative option to solving state insurance market issues.
First of all, it is important to understand that starting up a truly open, definedcontribution market for small businesses is a fairly complicated enterprise that warrants a cautious approach.
The Council firmly believes that implementing a definedcontribution system, with strong regulatory protections for patients, is a responsible and feasible approach to strengthening the Medicare program.