HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) in Jackson County, Illinois — 2026 plan details

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

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HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) (H7849-059) is a $0-premium Medicare Advantage PPO from Health Care Service Corporation available in Jackson County, Illinois in 2026, with a 3.0-star overall rating, a $4,250 in-network out-of-pocket maximum, and a $200 annual Part D drug deductible.

Plan facts (CMS CY2026 Landscape file)

OrganizationHealth Care Service Corporation
Plan nameHealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
Contract IDH7849
Plan ID059
Segment ID0
Contract year2026
Contract categoryMA-PD
Plan typePPO
SNPNo
Monthly consolidated premium$0.00
Part C premium$0.00
Part D basic premium$0.00
Part D total premium$0.00
Annual Part D deductible$200.00
Maximum out-of-pocket (in-network)$4250.00
Overall star rating3.0

How this plan is structured

How it compares in Jackson County

The CMS CY2026 Landscape file lists 28 Medicare Advantage plans in Jackson County, Illinois, of which 0 carry a 5.0-star overall rating and 20 have a $0 consolidated monthly premium. Consolidated premiums range from $0.00 to $155.00 per month, and in-network out-of-pocket maximums range from $3200.00 to $9250.00.

For the full county plan directory, see all Medicare plans in Jackson County, Illinois.

How to verify your doctors take this plan

Network participation changes throughout the year; we hold no provider-network data, so verify directly with these three sources before you decide:

  1. Open the plan's official Medicare.gov page and use its provider-directory link: Medicare.gov Plan Finder — H7849-059.
  2. Call the plan (Health Care Service Corporation) using the member-services number listed on that plan page and ask whether each doctor, hospital, and pharmacy is in-network for 2026.
  3. Get free, unbiased help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) — see free unbiased Medicare help from SHIP.

What H7849-059 means

CMS assigns every Medicare Advantage and Part D offering a plan identifier made of three parts. In H7849-059, the leading H marks the contract type (H = Medicare Advantage / Part C contract), the four digits 7849 are the contract number issued to the organization, and the three-digit 059 is the plan benefit package under that contract. The segment ID 0 identifies the service-area segment within the plan (0 = the default single segment).

Frequently asked questions

Is HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) an HMO or PPO?

HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) is a PPO Medicare Advantage plan.

Does HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) include prescription drug coverage?

Yes — HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) is a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD) and a $200.00 annual Part D drug deductible for 2026.

What is the maximum out-of-pocket cost for HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)?

The 2026 in-network maximum out-of-pocket limit for HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) is $4250.00, per the CMS CY2026 Landscape file.

What counties offer HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) (H7849-059)?

HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) (H7849-059) is offered in 17 Illinois counties: Bond County, Christian County, Clinton County, Jackson County, Jersey County, Logan County, Macoupin County, Mason County, Menard County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Moultrie County, Perry County, Sangamon County, Shelby County, Washington County, and Williamson County.

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