A couple of months ago I went on new insurance. For the first time ever, I was asked to get prior authorization from a doctor to get a prescription. It was a hassle, especially for something I've been on for a while, but I worked through the morass and got it done.

Fast forward to earlier this week. I've changed insurance again, and wouldn't you know it, the folks at Blue Cross Blue Shield want another prior authorization. Remember this is for:

* The same medication
* At the same dosage
* And the same instructions
* From the same doctor
* On the same prescription
* At the same pharmacy
* For the same condition
* (Which is chronic, by the way)

When the revolution comes, you can bet that BCBS will be among the first against the wall.