HealthSpring Extra Rx 2026 Medicare Part D Plan Available in North Carolina
HealthSpring Extra Rx is a 2026 Medicare Part D (PDP) plan from HealthSpring, available to residents of North Carolina. It provides prescription drug coverage, with pricing determined by premiums, deductibles, and medication tiers.
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| HealthSpring Extra Rx: Part D Plan Overview | |
|---|---|
| Part D Plan ID: | S5617-358 |
| Plan Year: | 2026 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $78.00 |
| Annual Deductible: | $615.00 |
| Part D Benefit Type: | Enhanced |
| No Deductible Drug Tier: | Yes |
| Low Income Subsidy: | Yes |
| Insured By: | HealthSpring |
Plan Drug Costs
In addition to the monthly premium, HealthSpring Extra Rx may include a deductible and tier-based cost-sharing for medications. The sections below outline how prescription drug costs are applied under this plan.
Monthly Premium
HealthSpring Extra Rx has a monthly premium that contributes to the total cost of coverage. The table below shows the premium amount for the 2026 plan year.
| Basic Part D Premium: | $54.20 |
| Supplemental Part D Premium: | $23.80 |
| Total Part D Premium: | $78.00 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy: | $36.17 |
| Low Income Premium Subsidy CMS Pays: | $36.20 |
| Low Income Subsidy Premium: | $41.80 |
The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also known as “Extra Help,” provides financial assistance with Medicare Part D costs for qualifying individuals. See the SSA Extra Help page for details.
Annual Deductible
HealthSpring Extra Rx has a $615.00 annual Part D deductible for 2026. This amount must be paid before plan coverage applies to prescriptions.
Drug Tier Costs
In addition to premiums and any deductible, HealthSpring Extra Rx includes copayments or coinsurance for covered medications. The table below shows cost-sharing by drug tier.
| Drug Tier | Retail | Mail Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Generic* | $0.00 | $8.00 | |
| Generic* | $5.00 | $16.00 | |
| Preferred Brand | 18.00% | 20.00% | |
| Non-Preferred Drug | 50.00% | 50.00% | |
| Specialty Tier | 25.00% | 25.00% | |
| *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 Extra Rx.
| 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 HealthSpring
| Website: | HealthSpring Plan Page |
|---|---|
| Formulary: | HealthSpring Formulary Page |
| Pharmacy: | HealthSpring Pharmacy Page |
| Prospective Part D Members: | (800)735-1459 |
| Prospective Part D TTY Users: | (877)843-6493 |
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Last accessed May 2, 2026
- CMS.gov, Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County — Last accessed May 2, 2026
Data sources and methodology documentation..
- HealthSpring (official source), http://www.healthspring.com/ — 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, "What does Medicare cost?" — Last accessed May 1, 2026
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