Dr. Gundry Podcast

406: How to Pick the Right Medicare Plan Without Getting Trapped in the Wrong One

Dr. Steven Gundry | June 9, 2026

Did you know which Medicare plan is right for you? Well, I’ve seen it firsthand when patients don’t know their options, and it’s devastating…

That’s why I brought Ari Parker on the show. He’s a Stanford-trained attorney, co-founder of Chapter, and one of the few people in this country who is genuinely fighting for Medicare recipients — not selling them something.

What we talk about in this episode could save you thousands of dollars, protect your access to the doctors you trust, and give you something most people on Medicare don’t have: real options.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

Why signing up for Medicare even two years late can cost you a lifetime penalty (03:00)
How Medicare Advantage plans use free dental, vision, and hearing benefits as bait 14:09)
The two types of Medicare most people don’t realize they have to choose between, and why the option that’s never advertised on TV may actually be the better fit for you (06:48)
What the “Three Ps” are — and how they can match you to a plan that actually fits your life, not a salesperson’s quota (16:58)
Exactly what happens when your insurance company denies a test your doctor ordered — and how to advocate for yourself (28:43)
Top tips you should know about your Medicare plan before important windows close (19:40)
The real reason Diet Coke makes you overeat (I was once a Diet Coke addict!) (33:55)

This episode was sponsored by Chapter, but Dr. Gundry’s experiences and opinions are his own.

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