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Posted June 10, 2008 Focus: Health Care Health care copay unlikely for R.I. lawmakers By Denise Perreault PBN Staff Writer Rhode Island is one of only two states in the nation that pay the full cost of health insurance coverage for legislators and their families, including dental and optical care. Despite House support for a copayment, Senate resistance makes that unlikely even as lawmakers wrestle with a deficit of at least $400 million for next fiscal year. More » This item is available in full to subscribers. Please log in to continue.