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Dr. Ed Weir: Social Security & Medicare

by Dr. Ed Weir

I’m Dr. Ed Weir, a former Social Security District Manager. I explain Social Security, Medicare, retirement, disability, and family benefits in plain English so you can understand your options and prepare your next step. Listen to practical explanations and audience Q&As about retirement benefits, SSDI, SSI, spouse and survivor benefits, Medicare coverage, and programs that may help with everyday costs. Free guides and resources: 24Help.org Medicare help from my partner, Chapter: 24Help.org/chapter Help the next person: 24Help.org/support General education, not individual legal, tax, financial, or medical advice. I am not currently affiliated with the Social Security Administration or another federal agency. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. Rules and amounts can change; check each episode’s date and confirm current information before acting.

Latest episodes

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Help One Person: Supporting Your Neighbors Without Overpromising

Dr. Ed shares an approach to helping neighbors find useful information while respecting their choices and recognizing the limits of what one person can promise. For Medi

Oct 23
7 min

Survivor Benefits: Understanding Your Options

Dr. Ed introduces Social Security survivor benefits and the questions families can review when considering their options. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/sp

Oct 21
17 min

Changing Your Medicare Coverage: When and How to Switch

Dr. Ed discusses reviewing your Medicare coverage and understanding the enrollment opportunities that may apply before making a change. Request the free companion guide:

Oct 19
8 min

Social Security Overpayments: Understanding the Notice

Dr. Ed explains what a Social Security overpayment notice means and why reviewing the notice carefully is an important first step. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/ch

Oct 16
5 min

Understanding Spouse and Divorced-Spouse Benefits

Dr. Ed introduces Social Security benefits based on a spouse or former spouse’s work record and the questions to review before applying. Request the free companion guide

Oct 14
17 min

Medigap: Understanding Medicare Supplement Coverage

Dr. Ed explains how Medicare supplement coverage fits alongside Original Medicare and what to consider when comparing your options. Request the free companion guide: 24H

Oct 12
9 min

Applying for Disability: Building Your Medical Evidence

Dr. Ed discusses organizing medical evidence and describing how a condition affects everyday activities when applying for disability benefits. For Medicare help, visit 2

Oct 9
10 min

How Your Social Security Retirement Benefit Is Calculated

Dr. Ed explains the building blocks of a Social Security retirement benefit and the questions to consider before choosing when to file. Request the free companion guide:

Oct 7
9 min

Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage: Comparing Your Options

Dr. Ed Weir compares the two main Medicare coverage paths, including networks, referrals, prior authorization and out-of-pocket costs. Request the free companion guide:

Oct 5
6 min

Preparing for a Disability Review: Your CDR Journal

Dr. Ed Weir explains how to keep a simple record of appointments, medications, symptoms and side effects to prepare for a continuing disability review. Request the free

Oct 2
8 min

Before You File for Social Security: Where to Start

Dr. Ed Weir introduces the questions to consider before filing for Social Security, including timing, filing choices and where disability benefits may fit. Request your

Sep 30
9 min

Medicare 101: The Four Parts and Your Two Main Options

A plain-language introduction to Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, and the two main ways to receive your Medicare coverage, with Dr. Ed Weir. This audio edition comes from m

Sep 28
6 min

Turning 65: Mistakes to Avoid | Dr. Ed Weir

Turning 65? Listen to Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Security District Manager, in this audio edition of “BIGGEST MISTAKES Turning 65 | Don’t Make These.” Request your free

Sep 23
18 min

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