Hospitals to give birth in Harlingen, TX
Short answer
As of July 2026, 2 hospitals in Harlingen, TX report inpatient labor and delivery to CMS, and both hold the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation . CMS hasn't published C-section or severe-complication rates for any of them yet: the 2024 values read "Not available."
CMS reporting period 2024, published July 2026.
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
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Texas Medicaid covers pregnancy for incomes up to 203% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Hospitals (2)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Harlingen Medical Center
Hospital
1 OB-GYN reports an affiliation here (Medicare data)
5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 365-1000Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company
Hospital
8 OB-GYNs report an affiliation here (Medicare data)
2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 389-1100Maternity data by hospital
What each Harlingen hospital reported to CMS for 2024, as CMS publishes it. Listed A to Z; CMS publishes no national rate for these measures.
- Cesarean birth (PC-02): not available for both hospitals (footnote 4: 2).
- Severe obstetric complications (PC-07a): not available for both hospitals (footnote 4: 2).
- Severe obstetric complications, excluding transfusion-only cases (PC-07b): not available for both hospitals (footnote 4: 2).
| Hospital | Birthing-Friendly | Care Compare |
|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Medical Center | Birthing-Friendly | View |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company | Birthing-Friendly | View |
4 Data suppressed by CMS for one or more quarters.
Sources: CMS Maternal Health - Hospital; Medicare Care Compare. Data as of July 2026.
Key facts: giving birth in Harlingen, TX
- As of July 2026, CMS lists 2 hospitals in Harlingen, TX with inpatient labor and delivery.
- Both hospitals in Harlingen, TX hold the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for the 2024 reporting period.
- CMS has not published a 2024 cesarean birth rate (PC-02) for any hospital in Harlingen, TX; every value reads "Not available" in the July 2026 data.
- CMS publishes no national average for these maternal health measures, so Harlingen, TX values can't be compared with a national rate from this data.
Source: CMS Maternal Health - Hospital. Data as of July 2026.
Questions about giving birth here
How many hospitals in Harlingen, TX have labor and delivery?
2 hospitals in Harlingen report inpatient labor and delivery to CMS: Harlingen Medical Center; Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company. Call the hospital to confirm its maternity services before you plan a birth there.
Which Harlingen hospitals are Birthing-Friendly?
Both: Harlingen Medical Center; Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company. CMS gives the designation to hospitals that report taking part in a perinatal quality improvement collaborative and putting its recommended safety practices in place. It isn't a rating.
What is the C-section rate at hospitals in Harlingen?
CMS hasn't published one yet. In its July 2026 data, the cesarean birth measure (PC-02) for 2024 reads "Not available" at both hospitals, both with CMS footnote 4 ("Data suppressed by CMS for one or more quarters"). Ask the hospital for its own rate.
Does Medicaid cover giving birth in Texas?
Texas Medicaid for Pregnant Women covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 203% of the federal poverty level (about $43,929 a year for a household of two) and for 12 months after the pregnancy ends. Between 203% and 207% ($44,795 for two), CHIP Perinatal covers the pregnancy, but the mother's coverage ends with the birth month plus two postpartum checkups.
What care is listed in Harlingen, TX?
- In this directory, Harlingen, TX has 1 lactation consultant, 1 midwife, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 6 OB-GYNs and 8 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).