Medicaid Cuts Lead to Hospital Maternity Ward Closures Across U.S.

Hospitals across the United States are closing maternity wards in response to federal Medicaid cuts resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Donald Trump announced in July 2025. Since the legislation was announced, 52 maternity wards have closed, and eight additional facilities have announced plans to end the services.

The legislation reduces federal Medicaid funding and introduces new eligibility requirements for adult beneficiaries. Because the program covers about 40% of births nationwide, these closures impact hospitals that provide labor and delivery services.