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But Keith Sonderling declined to say when exactly new implementation regulations might show up.

Half of all voters, including 6 in 10 Democrats and 55% of independents, said this issue is extremely important for candidates to talk about.

"Today's workforce needs aren't one-size-fits-all anymore, but many small businesses still feel forced into one-size-fits-all benefits," according to the "Small Business 'Bene-Fit' Gap Report from Justworks.

Bills that would have penalized companies with workers enrolled in Medicaid failed in Washington state and Colorado this year.

The groups estimate sticking with the current rules will increase the number of uninsured people by 50%.

The company told analysts that the claim dispute process now accounts for more than 1% of plan spending.