HealthSpring (Formerly Cigna) Medicare Supplement Plans in Kansas
If you had a Cigna Medicare Supplement policy, you may have noticed new paperwork, a new logo, or a new name: HealthSpring. In March 2025, Cigna sold its entire Medicare business — Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D — to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), one of the largest health insurers in the country and the parent of several Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. Cigna no longer sells Medicare Supplement plans; that business now operates under the HealthSpring name.
Your existing coverage, benefits, and premiums aren't affected by the name change itself. This page covers what HealthSpring offers going forward and how it compares to other Medicare Supplement carriers in Kansas for anyone shopping new coverage.
HealthSpring at a Glance
- Formerly: Cigna Medicare Supplement (sold to HCSC, March 2025)
- Financial strength: A (Excellent) rating from AM Best, affirmed January 2026
- Parent company: Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) — operator of several Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
- Plans commonly offered: Plan G and Plan N are most common, with A and F available in most states (confirm current Kansas lineup with us)
- Known for: Competitive Plan G/Plan N pricing and sizable discounts (household discount plus an online-application discount)
Why Kansas Seniors Consider HealthSpring
Competitive pricing. HealthSpring is frequently among the lower-priced options for Plan G and Plan N, which matters most for shoppers focused on the lowest possible starting premium.
Stacked discounts. Many markets offer a household discount combined with an additional discount for applying online, which can meaningfully lower your effective premium versus the sticker rate.
Backed by a large, diversified insurer. HCSC is one of the largest health insurers in the U.S., which brings financial scale to a book of business that used to sit inside Cigna.
Things to Know Before You Enroll
It's a newer brand, even though the business isn't new. HealthSpring as a name is unfamiliar to a lot of Kansas seniors, even though the underlying Medicare Supplement business has years of history under the Cigna name. Some independent reviews note customer service has historically been a weaker point relative to top-rated competitors — worth weighing against the lower premium.
Fewer plan letters than the largest carriers. HealthSpring's lineup is narrower than carriers like UnitedHealthcare, which matters if you want a less common plan letter.
Rating method and rebrand timing vary by state. Some states are still transitioning branding from Cigna to HealthSpring, and the pricing method (community, attained-age, or issue-age) differs by state. If you're switching from another carrier outside your guaranteed-issue window, see our Kansas underwriting guide for what to expect.
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HealthSpring FAQs
Is Cigna still selling Medicare Supplement plans?
No. Cigna sold its entire Medicare business, including Medicare Supplement plans, to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) in March 2025. New policies are now issued under the HealthSpring brand.
Is my existing Cigna Medicare Supplement policy still valid?
Yes. If you already have a Cigna Medigap policy, your coverage, benefits, and premium structure are not affected by the ownership change — you may simply see new branding on your paperwork and ID card over time.
Who backs HealthSpring financially?
HealthSpring Medicare Supplement policies are backed by Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), one of the largest health insurers in the U.S. and the parent of several Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. HealthSpring carries an A (Excellent) AM Best rating, affirmed January 2026.
Is HealthSpring a good value for Kansas seniors?
It's often competitively priced for Plan G and Plan N, especially with stacked discounts. Whether it's the right value depends on how it compares to other Kansas carriers for your age and ZIP code — we run that comparison for you at no cost.
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