Hospitals in Iowa
39 hospitals listed in 32 Iowa cities. 1 city has its own page; smaller towns are listed below with every phone number.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Maternal Health - Hospital). Data as of July 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
32
cities with a listing
CMS hospital data, July 2026
39
with the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation
CMS hospital data, July 2026
Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Iowa?
In Iowa, Iowa Medicaid covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 220% of the federal poverty level (about $47,608 a year for a household of two); Medicaid postpartum coverage lasts 12 months.
Income limits as of January 2026.
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Iowa details
Iowa reduced its Medicaid income limit for pregnant individuals from 375% to 215% FPL (220% with the 5-point disregard); KFF's January 2025 figure was 380%.
Hospitals by city
Cities with 3 or more hospitals have a page with every listing and the cities nearby.
Smaller towns
31 places have one or two hospitals. They're listed here so no one is left out.
AAlgona, Ames, Atlantic
BBettendorf
Bettendorf · 1
CCedar Rapids, Charles City, Cherokee +5
Charles City · 1
Cherokee · 1
Council Bluffs · 2
DDavenport, Decorah, Dubuque
EEmmetsburg
Emmetsburg · 1
FFort Dodge
Fort Dodge · 1
GGrinnell
Grinnell · 1
HHarlan
Harlan · 1
IIowa City
LLake City, Le Mars
Lake City · 1
Le Mars · 1
MMason City
Mason City · 1
OOskaloosa, Ottumwa
Oskaloosa · 1
Ottumwa · 1
SSioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake
Sioux City · 1
Spencer · 1
Spirit Lake · 1
WWaterloo, Waverly, West Burlington
Waverly · 1
West Burlington · 1
Hospitals in neighboring states
What Iowa covers
Having a baby in IowaBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 220% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveNoMedicaid pays for a doulaNoSee IowaChoosing a hospital
- Birth center vs hospital: how to choose where to give birthBirth centers are for healthy, low-risk pregnancies. Hospitals offer epidurals and surgery on site. Compare outcomes, transfers, pain relief and accreditation.
- How much does it cost to have a baby in 2026?With employer insurance, having a baby adds about $20,400 in health costs, and families pay $2,743 of it. See vaginal vs C-section costs and how to pay less.
- Postpartum Medicaid: 12 months of coverage after birth49 states and DC now keep Medicaid for 12 months after pregnancy. What's covered, what happens at month 12, and how 2027 work requirements affect new moms.