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Introduction to Essence Washington
Low Income Subsidy Premiums
If you qualify for extra help, you pay $0 or a reduced monthly premium. The tables below tell how much you will pay for a monthly premium in the Essence Enhanced Plan. (This does not include any Medicare Part B premium you may have to pay.) If you don't know your level of extra help, call us.
| Your premium subsidy amount |
Monthly premium for Essence Enhanced Plan |
|---|---|
| 0% | $93.00 |
| 25% | $89.42 |
| 50% | $85.85 |
| 75% | $82.27 |
| 100% | $78.70 |
| Your premium subsidy amount |
Monthly premium for Essence Enhanced Plan |
|---|---|
| 0% | $98.00 |
| 25% | $93.60 |
| 50% | $89.20 |
| 75% | $84.80 |
| 100% | $80.40 |
You may get (or may have gotten) a letter from Medicare or Social Security about your 2008 eligibility for extra help. Read this important information carefully. If you don't know what level of extra help you qualify for, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. Customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, including weekends.