Medicare Advantage

HealthSpring's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Glendale: what changed, what to check

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Fall 2026. If you have a HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plan in Glendale, your 2027 lineup looks a little different than it did this year. According to CMS Landscape files for Maricopa County, where Glendale sits, HealthSpring is offering five Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 — one fewer than this year — with two plans carrying new names and one plan not coming back. The Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and that is the window to compare, switch or stay.

MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer site. We are not HealthSpring, and HealthSpring is one of 16 carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Maricopa County next year.

What HealthSpring plans are available in Glendale for 2027?

HealthSpring is offering five Medicare Advantage plans in Maricopa County (which includes Glendale) for 2027: four HMOs and one PPO. All five include Part D prescription drug coverage, and one is a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP) for people with certain qualifying conditions.

The table below lists every HealthSpring plan in the county for 2027. In alphabetical order, they are:

• HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) — HMO C-SNP, with drug coverage
• HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — HMO, with drug coverage
• HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) — HMO, with drug coverage
• HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) — HMO, with drug coverage
• HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage

CMS lists HealthSpring plans under their parent organization, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC); the plan names you'll see on Medicare.gov match the names above.

What is new or not returning from HealthSpring in Maricopa County for 2027?

For 2027, HealthSpring has no new plans, one plan that is not returning, and two renamed plans in Maricopa County. HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) was previously called HealthSpring Alliance (HMO), and HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) was previously called HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO).

A rename does not automatically mean the plan is identical to last year's. Benefits, provider networks, drug lists and costs can change from one plan year to the next. The authoritative document is your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which carriers mail each fall; it spells out exactly what is changing for your plan on January 1, 2027.

What happens if my HealthSpring plan is not returning in 2027?

If your current plan is the one HealthSpring is not offering again in 2027, you will get a non-renewal notice from the carrier explaining your options. You will have an opportunity to pick a different Medicare Advantage plan, return to Original Medicare, and — if you choose — add a stand-alone Part D plan.

You can make that choice during Annual Enrollment (through December 7, 2026). People whose plans leave the market also qualify for a Special Enrollment Period that extends past December 7; the notice from your plan explains the dates. If you do nothing and your plan does not return, you default back to Original Medicare without drug coverage, so it is worth acting rather than waiting.

How do I check a HealthSpring plan against my doctors and prescriptions?

Use the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov, which is the official tool for comparing plans in your ZIP code. You can enter your prescriptions and preferred pharmacy, and the tool will show each plan's estimated yearly drug costs and whether a drug is covered.

For doctors and hospitals, call the plan directly or check its online provider directory — networks can change mid-year, so confirm before you enroll. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for help comparing options. The plan's Evidence of Coverage document has the full rules on benefits, prior authorization and referrals.

A quick checklist before you decide:

• List every prescription (name, dose, how often) and your preferred pharmacy.
• List your doctors, specialists and any hospital you want to keep using.
• Check whether the plan is an HMO (usually in-network only, often with referrals) or a PPO (out-of-network care allowed, usually at higher cost).
• If you have a qualifying chronic condition, see whether a C-SNP like HealthSpring Achieve fits your situation.

What else should Glendale residents know about 2027 Medicare costs?

A few program-wide figures are already set for 2027. The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026). The Part D maximum deductible is $700 in 2027 (up from $615 in 2026). The Part D national base beneficiary premium for 2027 is $41.33 — that is a formula input CMS uses, not what any specific plan charges.

The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, have not been announced yet. CMS typically publishes those figures later in the fall, usually in November.

If drug costs are a concern, remember the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which lets you spread Part D out-of-pocket costs across the year in monthly bills rather than paying a large amount at the pharmacy counter. You can opt in through your drug plan.

How many Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Maricopa County for 2027?

Across all carriers, Maricopa County has 92 Medicare Advantage plans from 16 carriers for 2027. HealthSpring is one of those carriers. That means Glendale residents have a wide field to compare, which is why using the Plan Finder with your own doctors and drugs is more useful than any general ranking.