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Introduction to Essence Washington
2008 Essence Medicare Advantage Plans for King County and Snohomish County
Essence King County Standard Plan Benefits 2008
Essence gives you one-stop coverage for a $0 premium per month:
- Brand-name and generic prescriptions:
- Up to $3,000 per year for brand-name and generic prescriptions (or more if catastrophic coverage kicks in)
- $0 deductible per year
- NO monthly drug plan premium
- LOW drug copays
- $5 copay for Primary Care office visits
- Hospitalization:
- $280 copay for the first nine days. $0 per day afterward
- $2,650 annual out-of-pocket maximum
- Annual mammograms and prostate screenings
- Wide choice of physicians and hospitals
- Designed and directed by local doctors
Essence King County Enhanced Plan Benefits 2008
- Brand-name and generic prescriptions:
- Coverage of generics through coverage gap
- $0 deductible per year
- $98.00 monthly plan premium
- LOW drug copays
- $0 copay for Primary Care office visits
- Hospitalization:
- $70 copay for the first four days. $0 per day afterward
- $1,800 annual out-of-pocket maximum
- Annual mammograms and prostate screenings
- Wide choice of physicians and hospitals
- Designed and directed by local doctors
Essence Snohomish County Standard Plan Benefits 2008
Essence gives you one-stop coverage for a $0 premium per month:
- Brand-name and generic prescriptions:
- Up to $3,000 per year for brand-name and generic prescriptions (or more if catastrophic coverage kicks in)
- $0 deductible per year
- NO monthly drug plan premium
- LOW drug copays
- $10 copay for Primary Care office visits
- Hospitalization:
- $125 copay for the first five days. $0 per day afterward
- $2,950 annual out-of-pocket maximum
- Annual mammograms and prostate screenings
- Wide choice of physicians and hospitals
- Designed and directed by local doctors
Essence Snohomish County Enhanced Plan Benefits 2008
- Brand-name and generic prescriptions:
- Coverage of generics through coverage gap
- $0 deductible per year
- $93.00 monthly plan premium
- LOW drug copays
- $10 copay for Primary Care office visits
- Hospitalization:
- $100 copay for the first five days. $0 per day afterward
- $1,400 annual out-of-pocket maximum
- Annual mammograms and prostate screenings
- Wide choice of physicians and hospitals
- Designed and directed by local doctors
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Disclaimer: The drug costs viewed on this website are estimates and may vary based on the specific quantity, strength, and/or dosage of the medication, the order in which you purchase your prescriptions, and the pharmacy you use.