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HealthSpring's Medicare Advantage plans in Corpus Christi for 2027, plan by plan
CORPUS CHRISTI — Fall 2026. If you have a HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plan in Corpus Christi, or you are weighing one for next year, the 2027 lineup is now set. HealthSpring is offering six Medicare Advantage plans in Nueces County for 2027, including two that are new and one that is not returning from 2026. 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 six Medicare Advantage plans in Nueces County for 2027: five HMOs and one PPO, with two D-SNPs for people who also have Medicaid.
- Two of HealthSpring's 2027 plans are new for next year, and one plan from 2026 is not returning; your Annual Notice of Change spells out what is different for your plan.
- Seven other carriers also sell Medicare Advantage in Nueces County for 2027, for 58 plans in total across all carriers.
- The Annual Enrollment Period ends December 7, 2026; if you do nothing, your current plan simply renews for 2027 if it is still offered.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Nueces County (2026) | 67 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Nueces County (2027) | 58 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 19 / 10 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Nueces County (2026) | 8 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Nueces County | 65% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Nueces County | 56,776 | 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.
This article walks through what HealthSpring is offering in the county, by plan type, and how to check any plan against your own doctors and prescriptions before the December 7 deadline. MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer site and is not HealthSpring, Medicare, or any insurance company.
What Medicare Advantage plans does HealthSpring offer in Corpus Christi for 2027?
HealthSpring is offering six Medicare Advantage plans in Nueces County, the county Corpus Christi is in, for 2027. Five are HMOs and one is a PPO. Five of the six include Part D drug coverage; one HMO does not.
The six 2027 plans, listed alphabetically, are:
- HealthSpring Courage (HMO) — HMO, without drug coverage
- HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — HMO, with drug coverage, new for next year
- HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) — HMO, with drug coverage
- HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) — HMO D-SNP, with drug coverage
- HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) — HMO D-SNP, with drug coverage, new for next year
- HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
CMS lists these plans under their parent organization, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). The table below shows the full roster. For premiums, copays, provider networks, drug lists, or star ratings on any individual plan, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE — this article will not state them.
What are the Special Needs Plans from HealthSpring in Nueces County for 2027?
HealthSpring is offering two Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in Nueces County for 2027: HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) and HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP). TotalCare Plus is new for 2027.
D-SNPs are a type of Medicare Advantage plan built for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid. To enroll in a D-SNP, you have to qualify for both programs. HealthSpring is not offering a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) or Institutional SNP (I-SNP) in the county for 2027.
What is new or not returning for HealthSpring in Corpus Christi for 2027?
For 2027 in Nueces County, HealthSpring has two new Medicare Advantage plans and one plan that is not returning from 2026. No plan was renamed.
The two new plans are HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) and HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP). If you are enrolled in a HealthSpring plan now, read the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) that arrived in late September. The ANOC lays out exactly what is changing in your plan for 2027 — premium, deductible, copays, drug tiers, extra benefits, and network — side by side with 2026.
If your current plan is the one that is not returning, Medicare will send a non-renewal notice and you have a Special Enrollment Period to pick a new plan.
How do I check a HealthSpring plan against my doctors and prescriptions before December 7?
Use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov. It is the official tool for comparing every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan sold in Nueces County, and it is updated for 2027 plans during Annual Enrollment.
A good checklist before you enroll or renew:
1. Log in (or use the plan finder as a guest) and enter your ZIP code. 2. Add every prescription you take, with the dose and how often you fill it. The tool estimates your yearly drug costs plan by plan. 3. Add your preferred pharmacy — the same drug can cost different amounts at different pharmacies in the same plan. 4. Check each doctor, specialist, and hospital in the plan's provider directory, or call the plan to confirm they are in-network for 2027. Networks can change on January 1. 5. If a plan includes extras you use — dental, vision, hearing, transportation, OTC — read the Evidence of Coverage for the limits and rules, not the ad.
If you prefer to talk to a person, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What else should I know about Medicare for 2027?
A few program-level numbers are 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 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 specific plan charges.
The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, have not been announced yet. CMS usually publishes them in the fall, often in November.
Other carriers also sell Medicare Advantage in Nueces County. For 2027, seven other carriers offer plans in the county, for 58 Medicare Advantage plans in total across all carriers. You are not limited to HealthSpring; the Plan Finder will show you every option side by side.
What happens if I do nothing by December 7?
Nothing dramatic. If your 2026 HealthSpring plan is offered again in 2027, you stay in it automatically with the changes described in your Annual Notice of Change. If your plan is the one not returning for 2027, Medicare will notify you and give you a Special Enrollment Period to choose another plan so you are not left without coverage.
You can also switch Medicare Advantage plans or go back to Original Medicare between January 1 and March 31, 2027, during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period.
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 Nueces County
(MA penetration in Nueces 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 Nueces County for 2027
CMS lists 6 HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans in Nueces County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 7 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring 6 plans | |||
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HMO | No | Returning |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | New |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | New |
| 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 Nueces 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
Is HealthSpring the same company as Cigna or HCSC?
How many Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Nueces County for 2027?
When do 2027 Medicare Advantage plans take effect?
Where can I see each plan's premium, copays, and drug list?
- 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 Corpus Christi
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 Files (CY2026 and CY2027): HealthSpring's 2027 plan list, plan types, SNP status, drug coverage, and the count of plans not returning and new for Nueces County, plus the total number of carriers and plans in the county.
- Medicare.gov: the Annual Enrollment Period dates, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period dates, and the Medicare Plan Finder for personalized comparisons.
- CMS 2027 Part D program parameters: the $2,400 out-of-pocket cap, $700 maximum deductible, and $41.33 national base beneficiary premium.
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.
By The Medicare Desk · Published . For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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