Indiana wants to offer $1,000 'bridge' for low-income Hoosiers leaving Medicaid

Low-income Hoosiers who find a good-paying job are often at risk of losing their Medicaid health insurance due to income restrictions. For some, the higher cost of private insurance can be daunting—or even a disincentive to look for work. But state officials say they want to ease the transition to private insurance by providing $1,000 in cash.