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Small businesses in the state may soon have access to discounted health plans with comprehensive coverage.

The governor is promoting a bill that would require insurers to provide such plans for an average monthly premium of $262 dollars.

Enrollees would have to do their part by following some rules meant to improve their health and lower medical costs overall.

As NHPR's Dianne Finch reports, a similar plan is already up and running in Rhode Island - with mixed reviews.