Things did change a bit though, with a new prescription for an Alzheimer's drug for my mother - the cost saving under the plan for this one 90 day supply equaled her entire annual premium (Blue Cross Gold Plan, with no deductible, at $35 a month).
The signup process was horrible for me though - could only do it by phone and it took me between 6 and 8 hours to get thru and get it accomplished.
After I got a grasp on it, I just called the guy who handles my mother's Medigap stuff and he came out here and we bought a plan from him.
Prescription Solutions from PacifiCare. I just decided since they were all about the same, I'd stick with the company she's been with for years.
It was daunting though....but I'm ready when it's my turn!