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HealthSpring's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Plano: what's new and what's leaving
PLANO, Texas — Fall 2026. If you have a HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plan in Plano, your 2027 lineup is set, and there are a couple of changes worth noting before the December 7 deadline. HealthSpring will offer six Medicare Advantage plans in Collin County for 2027 — one of them brand new, and one of its 2026 plans will not be returning. The table below lists every HealthSpring plan available in the county next year.
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Key takeaways
- HealthSpring will offer 6 Medicare Advantage plans in Collin County for 2027: 5 HMOs and 1 PPO.
- One HealthSpring plan is new for 2027 (HealthSpring TotalCare Plus, an HMO D-SNP) and one 2026 plan is not returning.
- Of HealthSpring's 2027 plans in the county, 5 include drug coverage and 2 are Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs).
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026; any change you make takes effect January 1, 2027.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Collin County (2026) | 97 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Collin County (2027) | 81 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 37 / 21 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Collin County (2026) | 12 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Collin County | 43% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Collin County | 134,714 | 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 12 carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Collin County for 2027 (81 plans in total across all carriers).
What HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Plano for 2027?
HealthSpring will offer 6 Medicare Advantage plans in Collin County — the county Plano is in — for 2027. By plan type, that breaks down to 5 HMO plans and 1 PPO plan. Five of the six include prescription drug coverage, and one is offered without it.
CMS lists these plans under their parent organization, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), but you will see them marketed under the HealthSpring name. The six 2027 HealthSpring plans in the county are:
- HealthSpring Courage (HMO)
- HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
- HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)
- HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
- HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
The table on this page lists each one with its plan type and whether it includes drug coverage. We do not publish premiums, copays, benefits or star ratings here — those come from the Medicare Plan Finder or the plan's own documents.
What is new or not returning from HealthSpring in Collin County for 2027?
One HealthSpring plan is new in Collin County for 2027: HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP). D-SNP stands for Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan, which is a Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
One HealthSpring plan offered in 2026 will not be returning for 2027. If you are enrolled in a plan that is leaving, HealthSpring is required to send you a notice, and Medicare gives you a Special Enrollment Period to pick a new plan. If you are keeping your current HealthSpring plan, read your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) — mailed in September — carefully. It spells out exactly what is changing in your plan for next year, from the drug list to the provider network to your out-of-pocket costs.
Does HealthSpring offer a Special Needs Plan in Plano for 2027?
Yes. HealthSpring will offer 2 Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in Collin County for 2027: HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) and the new HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP). It will not offer a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) or Institutional SNP (I-SNP) in the county next year.
D-SNPs are only available to people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. If you are not sure whether you qualify, call 1-800-MEDICARE or check with Texas Medicaid.
How do I check a HealthSpring plan against my doctors and prescriptions before December 7?
The most reliable way is to use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov. You can enter your ZIP code, add your prescriptions and your preferred pharmacies, and the tool will show each plan's drug list, costs and ratings side by side. For doctors and hospitals, call HealthSpring directly or check its provider directory — networks can change year to year, so even if your doctor is in-network in 2026, confirm for 2027 before you enroll.
A short checklist for the next few weeks:
1. Read your 2027 ANOC when it arrives. 2. On medicare.gov, enter your drugs and pharmacies and compare plans in Collin County. 3. Call your doctors' offices to confirm which 2027 plans they will accept. 4. If you want to switch, enroll by December 7, 2026 for coverage starting January 1, 2027.
If you do nothing, your current plan renews automatically for 2027 if it is still being offered, with whatever changes are in the ANOC.
What else should Plano readers know about Medicare in 2027?
A few program-level numbers are already confirmed 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 individual plan charges.
The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, have not yet been announced. CMS typically publishes them later in the fall, usually in November.
Two other dates to keep in mind: the Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 – March 31, 2027, which gives Medicare Advantage members one chance to switch plans or return to Original Medicare after the new year begins.
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 Collin County
(MA penetration in Collin 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 Collin County for 2027
CMS lists 6 HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans in Collin County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 11 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 | Returning |
| 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 Collin 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
Do I have to do anything during AEP if I like my current HealthSpring plan?
Can I compare HealthSpring plans against other carriers in Collin County?
What is a D-SNP, and how do I know if I qualify?
When do changes I make during AEP take effect?
- 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 Plano
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 (plan years 2026 and 2027): the HealthSpring plan list for Collin County, the plan-type and drug-coverage counts, and what is new or not returning for 2027.
- Medicare.gov: the Annual Enrollment Period dates, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment dates, and the Medicare Plan Finder.
- CMS: the 2027 Part D out-of-pocket cap, Part D maximum deductible, and Part D 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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