HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) 2026 Medicare Part D Plan Available in Illinois
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) is a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX for the 2027 plan year. This plan is available to residents of Illinois and provides outpatient prescription drug coverage, with costs based on premiums, a deductible, and tiered cost-sharing for medications.
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| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP): Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S5715-012 |
| Plan Year: | 2027 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $90.90 |
| Annual Deductible: | $700.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Basic |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Not Applicable |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX |
Plan Drug Costs
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) uses a standard Part D cost structure that may include a deductible and tiered copayments or coinsurance. The tables below summarize typical cost-sharing for covered drugs.
Monthly Premium
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) has a monthly premium that contributes to the total cost of coverage. The table below shows the premium amount for the 2027 plan year.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $$90.90 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $$0.00 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $$90.90 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $$7.61 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $$7.60 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $$83.30 |
Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also called “Extra Help,” may reduce prescription drug costs for eligible beneficiaries. See the Social Security Extra Help page for details.
Annual Deductible
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) has a $700.00 annual Part D deductible for 2027. This amount must be paid before plan coverage applies to prescriptions.
Drug Tier Costs
In addition to premiums and any deductible, HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) includes copayments or coinsurance for covered medications. The table below shows cost-sharing by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic | N/A | $4 | |
| Generic | $3 | $12 | |
| Preferred Brand | 23% | 24% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 33% | 33% | |
| Specialty Tier | 25% | 25% | |
| *Deductible does not apply. | |||
CMS Star Ratings
Medicare Part D plans are rated from 1 to 5 stars by CMS, based on quality and performance. Higher ratings indicate stronger overall results. The table below displays the rating for HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP).
| CMS Measure | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Plan Rating | |
| Drug Plan Customer Service | |
| Complaints and Changes in the Drug Plan | |
| Member Experience with the Drug Plan | |
| Drug Safety and Accuracy of Drug Pricing |
Contact Information for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX
| Website: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Formulary: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX Pharmacy Page |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (877)213-1817 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | 711 |
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed October 5, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed October 5, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX (official source), http://getblueil.com/pdp — Last accessed April 27, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Drug coverage (part D)" — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "What's Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D)?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
- Medicare.gov, "Costs for Medicare drug coverage" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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