Medicare contract · plan years 2026 and 2027CMS landscape and crosswalk
HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. (H7849)
H7849Contract
A company of Health Care Service Corporation, sold as HealthSpring
22 plans in 2027 (30 in 2026) · 28,974 members in September 2026
HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. is the Health Care Service Corporation company that holds Medicare contract H7849, sold as HealthSpring. In 2027 it offers 22 plans (30 in 2026); 9 of its 2026 plans are not offered in 2027. 28,974 people were in its plans in September 2026.
What plans does H7849 offer for 2027?
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Area | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-002 | PPO | $0 | $4,450 | 5 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-015 | PPO | $15 | $8,850 | 10 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-065 | PPO | $0 | $5,500 | 3 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-070 | PPO | $6 | $6,250 | 11 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True Choice SavingsH7849-080 | PPO | $0 | $5,000 | 5 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-088 | PPO | $9 | $9,250 | 18 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-102 | PPO | $0 | $9,000 | 43 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-106 | PPO | $7 | $7,500 | 16 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-113 | PPO | $0 | $6,900 | 24 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-135 | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 12 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-136 | PPO | $6 to $15 | $6,700 | 16 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-143 | PPO | $15 | $7,500 | 27 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-144 | PPO | $25 | $6,800 | 8 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-145 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 42 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-146 | PPO | $14 | $7,500 | 1 county | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-147 | PPO | $0 | $9,500 | 16 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-149 | PPO | $15 | $9,850 | 3 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-151 | PPO | $9 | $7,900 | 7 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-153 | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 85 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-154 | PPO | $0 | $6,800 | 40 counties | renews in fewer counties |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-155 | PPO | $13 | $6,800 | 6 counties | renews |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-156 | PPO | $6 | $7,150 | 9 counties | new plan |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
Which of its plans end?
| 2026 plan | Members, Sept. 2026 | Counties in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-150 | 4,406 | 12 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-148 | 1,209 | 6 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-059 | 975 | 17 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-029 | 859 | 7 |
| HealthSpring True Choice PlusH7849-142 | 510 | 1 |
| HealthSpring True Choice SavingsH7849-077 | 372 | 10 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-024 | 309 | 19 |
| HealthSpring True Choice PlusH7849-114 | 130 | 16 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-152 | 85 | 6 |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11).
Which employer and union group plans does it hold?
H7849 also holds 2 group plans offered through former employers and unions, with 0 members in September 2026 (plans with fewer than 11 not counted). They are not sold to individuals, so the landscape files list no premiums or benefits for them; the employer or union sends their 2027 terms.
| Plan ID | Plan name | Members, Sept. 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H7849-835 | HealthSpring True Choice | fewer than 11 | renews |
| H7849-836 | HealthSpring True Choice Core | fewer than 11 | renews |
Source: CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026).
How did CMS rate it for 2026?
The overall rating is 3 of 5 (health plan 3 of 5, drug plan 3 of 5). Of its 39 rated measures, the lowest and the highest:
| Lowest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Improving Bladder Control | 1 |
| Care Coordination | 1 |
| Diabetes Care – Eye Exam | 2 |
| Reducing the Risk of Falling | 2 |
| Highest-rated measures | Stars |
|---|---|
| Medication Adherence for Diabetes Medications | 5 |
| Complaints about the Drug Plan | 5 |
| Statin Use in Persons with Diabetes (SUPD) | 4 |
| Call Center – Foreign Language Interpreter and TTY Availability | 4 |
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data tables, 2026 (October 2025).
What else should you check?
- All HealthSpring plansEvery contract of the brand
- Star ratings of every contractThe 2026 ratings, and 2027 when CMS publishes them
- Find a plan by its IDFrom the card or a letter