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HealthSpring's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Tucson: one plan gone, two renamed
Tucson, Ariz. — fall 2026. If you have a HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plan in Tucson, your 2027 lineup looks a little different than it did this year. The carrier is offering five Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County for 2027: four HMOs and one PPO. One plan from 2026 is not coming back, two have new names, and no new HealthSpring plans are joining the lineup. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and any change you make takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Key takeaways
- HealthSpring is offering five Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County for 2027: four HMOs and one PPO, and all five include drug coverage.
- One HealthSpring plan from 2026 is not returning for 2027, two were renamed, and no new HealthSpring plans were added.
- One of the five 2027 plans is a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP); there are no HealthSpring D-SNPs or I-SNPs in the county for 2027.
- The Annual Enrollment Period ends December 7, 2026; if you do nothing, your current plan renews for 2027 with the changes in its Annual Notice of Change.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Pima County (2026) | 82 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Pima County (2027) | 88 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 14 / 20 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Pima County (2026) | 14 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Pima County | 59% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Pima County | 228,992 | U.S. Census Bureau |
| 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.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent news and education site. We are not HealthSpring, and HealthSpring is one of 15 carriers offering Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County next year (88 plans in total). This article walks through what the carrier is offering locally and how to check any plan against your own doctors and prescriptions before the deadline.
What HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Tucson for 2027?
Tucson is in Pima County, where HealthSpring is offering five Medicare Advantage plans for 2027. Four are HMOs and one is a PPO, and every one of them includes Part D drug coverage.
CMS lists these plans under HealthSpring's parent organization, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), but they are marketed to Tucson shoppers under the HealthSpring name. The table below lists every plan in the 2027 lineup, in alphabetical order:
- 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
We can't publish any plan's premium, deductible, copays, benefits, provider network or star rating here — those details belong on the plan's own documents and on Medicare's Plan Finder.
What is new or not returning from HealthSpring in Pima County for 2027?
Compared to 2026, HealthSpring has one plan not returning for 2027, zero new plans, and two plans that were renamed. If you are enrolled in a plan that was renamed, you are still covered — the plan continues under its new name, and the specific changes are described in your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC).
The two renamed plans:
- HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — was HealthSpring Alliance (HMO) in 2026
- HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) — was HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings (HMO) in 2026
If your 2026 plan isn't on the 2027 list and isn't one of the renames above, it is the plan that is not returning. You'll receive a non-renewal notice from the carrier explaining your options and special enrollment rights.
Does HealthSpring offer a Special Needs Plan in Tucson for 2027?
Yes — HealthSpring is offering one Special Needs Plan in Pima County for 2027, and it is a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP). There are no HealthSpring Dual Eligible SNPs (D-SNPs) or Institutional SNPs (I-SNPs) in the county this year.
C-SNPs are built for people living with specific chronic conditions. Enrollment requires that the condition be verified, so eligibility is not automatic. If a C-SNP interests you, the carrier or 1-800-MEDICARE can walk through whether you qualify.
How do I check a HealthSpring plan against my doctors and prescriptions before December 7?
Use Medicare's Plan Finder at medicare.gov. It is the one place where you can type in your ZIP code, enter your prescriptions and preferred pharmacies, and see how any Pima County plan — HealthSpring or any of the other 14 carriers in the county — would handle them for 2027.
A few steps worth doing before the December 7 deadline:
- Pull up the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your current plan mailed in September. It lists what is changing for 2027 — premium, drug tiers, copays, network, extras.
- On medicare.gov, enter each of your prescriptions and your usual pharmacy. Drug lists change year to year, so a drug covered in 2026 may land on a different tier in 2027.
- Call your doctors and specialists to confirm they are in-network for the specific plan you are considering in 2027. Networks also change year to year.
- If you prefer to talk to a person, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24/7.
What Part D figures should Tucson shoppers know for 2027?
Two Part D numbers for 2027 are already confirmed by CMS. The annual out-of-pocket cap on covered Part D drugs rises to $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026). The maximum Part D deductible a plan can charge rises to $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 particular plan charges.
The 2027 standard Part B premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, had not been announced as of early fall 2026. CMS typically publishes them in November. Until then, we are not estimating or quoting projections.
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan — the option to spread your out-of-pocket drug costs across the year in monthly payments instead of paying at the pharmacy — continues in 2027. You can opt in through your drug plan.
What happens if I do nothing by December 7?
If your current plan is being offered again for 2027, it renews automatically on January 1, 2027, with the changes described in its ANOC. You do not need to re-enroll each year.
If your plan is the HealthSpring plan not returning for 2027, you will not be automatically moved into a new HealthSpring plan. You will get a Special Enrollment Period to pick another Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare with a stand-alone Part D plan. The non-renewal notice from the carrier explains the dates. If you miss the Annual Enrollment Period but then want to switch Advantage plans, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 through March 31, 2027, and lets you make one change.
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.
By the numbers
How people get Medicare in Pima County
(MA penetration in Pima County)
MA penetration from CMS enrollment data; Medigap share is an estimate. U.S. average is about 54% Medicare Advantage. These are area-level figures, not plan-specific.
2027 plan lineup
HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County for 2027
CMS lists 5 HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 14 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring 5 plans | |||
| HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Renamed |
| HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Renamed |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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 in Pima County 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. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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.
Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment PeriodAnyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Frequently asked questions
How many HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Tucson for 2027?
My plan from 2026 isn't on the 2027 list — what should I do?
When is the deadline to change my Medicare coverage for 2027?
How do I find out if my doctor is in a specific plan's network for 2027?
- 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)
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Also for Tucson
Sources and methodology
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
- CMS, Medicare Advantage state/county penetration and enrollment files
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (table B01001, age 65 and older)
- 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
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File (plan year 2027): HealthSpring's Pima County plan list, plan types, SNP status, drug coverage, renames and non-renewals.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File (plan year 2026): the year-over-year comparison for the carrier.
- CMS — 2027 Part D parameters: out-of-pocket cap, maximum deductible, and national base beneficiary premium.
- Medicare.gov — Annual Enrollment Period and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period dates; Plan Finder for checking doctors and prescriptions.
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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