A new study reveals that Arizona ranks ninth when it comes to the share of births financed by Medicaid in the U.S.
The researchers analyzed Medicaid-financed birth records from 2019 to 2023 across all 50 states, reviewing five consecutive years of data to identify patterns and trends using the National Center for Health Statistics. For each state, the total number of births financed by Medicaid in each year was compiled, averaged over the period, and then standardized based on total live births to calculate the rate per 1,000 births.
Arizona ranks ninth with an annual average of 471 Medicaid-financed births per 1,000 live births, which is 19% higher than the national average of 394.46. Between 2019 and 2023, Arizona averaged 36,856 Medicaid-financed births per year, with the highest recorded total of 38,848 in 2019 and the lowest at 36,153 in 2022.
It is unknown how many of these deliveries involved children of illegal aliens. Federal law generally prohibits illegal aliens from receiving most state and local benefits that receive federal funding. However, states can use their own funds to create programs them, including expanding Medicaid coverage.
Top U.S. States with the highest share of Medicaid-financed births
| State | Average Births Financed by Medicaid per 1,000 Births | Rank |
| Louisiana | 615 | 1 |
| Mississippi | 589 | 2 |
| New Mexico | 545 | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 512 | 4 |
| Texas | 487 | 5 |
| Alabama | 474.9 | 6 |
| West Virginia | 474.6 | 7 |
| South Carolina | 473 | 8 |
| Arizona | 471 | 9 |
| Tennessee | 465 | 10 |
We had to pay thousands out of pocket for ours.
America last
a worthy expense – the kid doesn’t know where he is.. he’s just getting here – welcome to the planets atmosphere! Jesus will be back soon ; often mom brought to America for citizenship of the child. Do the hospitals ‘profit’ of course. Do they overcharge ? I’d suggest many a border town hospital supplements is budget with this practice of medicine. Thank you Lord.