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I, too, have been happy with my doctors. Many of the doctors on PCP's provider list hail from foreign countries but I am finding that most are very well educated and are willing to work with me when it comes to drug choices, etc. I NEVER allow them to prescribe brand name drugs. There would have to be no other options left before I would spring for a drug that is not a generic. A neurologist a few years back, long before I was on the PCP plan, was very adamant that I take Cymbalta for my jumpy leg. He was quite angry when I refused the script. He was so nasty that I never went back. The [U]nurse practitioner[U], where I see my doctor now, suggested magnesium citrate, an OTC supplement that I get in the health food store. I haven't slept this well in 25 years! My doctor seems very willing to work with me as a team, to see if we can find natural solutions to medical problems. I was a bit nervous when I left the AARP supplemental insurance that I had been on. As a cancer survivor of 10 years I know that there are no guarantees that the "Big C" won't rear its ugly head again at some point. Chemo drugs are covered through PCP at 80%. My 20% could get expensive if I ever need these drugs. But, the out-of-pocket limit will put a cap on what I would have to spend and my savings every year in premiums will easily take care of a big portion of that cost. I guess all any of us can do is to educate ourselves as to the options we have for insurance and then choose a plan that allows us the least amount of worry and/or the most amount of savings, going forward.