Medicaid-Funded Childbirths
What portion of all childbirths in the U.S. are funded by Medicaid?
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Medicaid is the main government healthcare program for low-income people. In the U.S. during 2023, Medicaid was the source of payment for 41.5% of all childbirths. This varied from 22% for Asian mothers to 28% for white mothers, 59% for Hispanic mothers, 65% for black mothers, and 65% for American Indian mothers.
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Published: May 22, 2026
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