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HealthSpring Medicare Advantage in Arizona for 2027: 5 Plans, County by County
PHOENIX — For the 2027 plan year, HealthSpring Medicare Advantage lists five plans in Arizona, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Landscape Source Files. All five include drug coverage, and the lineup is a mix of HMO and PPO designs, with one Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan in the group. This explainer is published by an independent Medicare education site; it is not the government, not affiliated with CMS, and not HealthSpring or any insurance carrier.
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Key takeaways
- HealthSpring Medicare Advantage lists 5 plans in Arizona for 2027, with 4 HMOs and 1 PPO, and all 5 include drug coverage.
- One of the 5 plans is a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP); there are no D-SNPs or I-SNPs from HealthSpring in Arizona for 2027.
- A plan listed statewide may not be offered in your county, so confirm county-level availability on the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov before enrolling.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and a choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium (2026) | $202.90 | Medicare.gov |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2026) | $2,100 | CMS |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2027) | $2,400 | CMS |
| Annual Enrollment Period (for 2027 coverage) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Medicare.gov |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Medicare.gov |
Area counts are for the county as a whole and are not a recommendation of any plan. Program figures are set nationally.
A quick note on names: CMS lists HealthSpring under its parent organization, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). In this article, the plans are referred to as HealthSpring plans, spelled the way they appear in the CMS files.
What does HealthSpring Medicare Advantage offer across Arizona for 2027?
HealthSpring Medicare Advantage offers 5 Medicare Advantage plans across Arizona for 2027, according to the CMS Landscape Source File. The breakdown is 4 HMOs and 1 PPO, and all 5 plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.
Within those 5 plans, HealthSpring lists 1 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP), 0 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), and 0 Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) for 2027 in Arizona. Special Needs Plans are limited to people who meet specific eligibility rules, such as a qualifying chronic condition, so they are not open to every Medicare beneficiary.
For context, 15 other carriers also offer Medicare Advantage plans in Arizona for 2027, and across all carriers in the state the CMS file lists 148 plans. HealthSpring is one choice among many, and plan availability depends on the county you live in.
Which HealthSpring plans have the widest county reach in Arizona for 2027?
In Arizona for 2027, each of HealthSpring's 5 plans is listed as offered in 3 counties, according to the CMS Landscape Source File. There is no single plan with a broader statewide footprint than the others in this lineup.
The 2027 plans, in order shown by the CMS file, are: HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP); HealthSpring Preferred (HMO); HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO); HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO); and HealthSpring True Choice (PPO). The full plan details, including the specific counties where each is offered, are shown in the tables elsewhere on this page rather than repeated here.
What is new or not returning for HealthSpring in Arizona for 2027?
HealthSpring is not adding any new Medicare Advantage plans in Arizona for 2027; the CMS file lists 0 new plans from the carrier for the year. Information on plans not returning for 2027 is not available in the file used for this article, so none is stated.
Two plan names have changed for 2027. HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) was previously listed as HealthSpring Alliance (HMO), and HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) was previously listed as HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO). A renamed plan is not the same as a brand-new plan, and members affected by a rename typically receive an Annual Notice of Change from the carrier describing what, if anything, is different about the plan for the new year.
How do I check whether a HealthSpring plan is offered in my Arizona county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?
To check whether a HealthSpring plan is offered in your Arizona county for 2027, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov and enter your ZIP code, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A plan listed at the state level may not be offered in every county, because Medicare Advantage plans are sold county by county.
Once you see the plans available where you live, you can confirm two things that matter most to day-to-day care: whether your doctors, hospitals and other providers are in the plan's network, and whether your prescriptions are on the plan's drug list (formulary) at a cost you can plan around. The authoritative sources for those details are the plan's provider directory, its formulary, and its Evidence of Coverage — all available from the carrier directly or linked through the Plan Finder. This article does not list premiums, copays, benefits, networks or star ratings for any plan.
What should I do before December 7, 2026 for 2027 Medicare Advantage coverage in Arizona?
Before December 7, 2026, review your current coverage and compare it to the plans available in your Arizona county for 2027. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and any choice you make during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
A simple checklist helps: read the Annual Notice of Change from your current plan, make a list of your doctors and prescriptions, look up the plans offered in your ZIP code on medicare.gov, and confirm the details that matter to you with each plan's own materials. If a HealthSpring plan interests you, confirm it is offered in your specific county before enrolling.
Where can I get free help comparing Medicare plans in Arizona for 2027?
Free, official help with Medicare in Arizona for 2027 is available from Medicare directly. The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov lets you compare plans available in your ZIP code, and 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For questions about Medicare eligibility and enrollment tied to Social Security, you can also contact the Social Security Administration. For plan-specific questions — provider networks, drug lists, prior authorization rules, or benefit details — the carrier's own member services line and the plan's Evidence of Coverage are the definitive sources.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
2027 plan lineup
HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans in Arizona for 2027
CMS lists 5 HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans across Arizona for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 15 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring 5 plans | |||
| HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 3 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 3 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 3 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 3 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 3 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
The 2027 choices, by type
How HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans across Arizona break down for 2027
HMO plans use a network and usually a primary-care doctor and referrals; HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network coverage; PPO plans also cover out-of-network care, at a higher share; PFFS plans pay any provider that accepts the plan’s terms. Special Needs Plans serve people with Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), certain chronic conditions (C-SNP) or living in an institution (I-SNP).
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Arizona for 2027?
Does HealthSpring offer any Special Needs Plans in Arizona for 2027?
Are any HealthSpring plans in Arizona new or renamed for 2027?
When do I need to choose a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan in Arizona?
- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (plan-level availability by county)
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year (year-over-year comparison)
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov)
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Sources and methodology
- Medicare.gov, Medicare costs (Part B premium)
- CMS, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) program rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan-year announcements
- Medicare.gov, enrollment periods and plan rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (CY2027): the Arizona plan counts, plan types, Special Needs Plan designations, drug coverage flags, and county-reach figures for HealthSpring, plus the statewide total of 148 plans across 16 carriers.
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, CY2026 and CY2027: the year-over-year comparison used to identify renamed plans and the count of new plans for 2027.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates (October 15 – December 7, 2026) and the January 1, 2027 effective date.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder: the tool for checking county-level plan availability, provider networks and formularies.
How we put this together: area counts come from the CMS files listed above for the county that contains this city, program figures come from CMS, Medicare.gov and the Social Security Administration, and no plan is ranked or recommended.
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