Podcast
Dr. Ed Weir: Social Security & Medicare
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: https://24help.org/
Medicare help from my partner, Chapter: https://24help.org/chapter
Help the next person: https://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.
- Episodes
- 13
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 9 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
13 episodes, newest first
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8 min
Help One Person: Supporting Your Neighbors Without Overpromising
Episode 13
Show notes
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 Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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17 min
Survivor Benefits: Understanding Your Options
Episode 12
Show notes
Dr. Ed introduces Social Security survivor benefits and the questions families can review when considering their options.
Request the free companion guide: https://24help.org/spouse.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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8 min
Changing Your Medicare Coverage: When and How to Switch
Episode 11
Show notes
Dr. Ed discusses reviewing your Medicare coverage and understanding the enrollment opportunities that may apply before making a change.
Request the free companion guide: https://24help.org/T65.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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5 min
Social Security Overpayments: Understanding the Notice
Episode 10
Show notes
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 https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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17 min
Understanding Spouse and Divorced-Spouse Benefits
Episode 9
Show notes
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: https://24help.org/spouse.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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9 min
Medigap: Understanding Medicare Supplement Coverage
Episode 8
Show notes
Dr. Ed explains how Medicare supplement coverage fits alongside Original Medicare and what to consider when comparing your options.
Request the free companion guide: https://24help.org/T65.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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11 min
Applying for Disability: Building Your Medical Evidence
Episode 7
Show notes
Dr. Ed discusses organizing medical evidence and describing how a condition affects everyday activities when applying for disability benefits.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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9 min
How Your Social Security Retirement Benefit Is Calculated
Episode 6
Show notes
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: https://24help.org/retire.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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7 min
Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage: Comparing Your Options
Episode 5
Show notes
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: https://24help.org/T65.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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8 min
Preparing for a Disability Review: Your CDR Journal
Episode 4
Show notes
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 companion guide: https://24help.org/CDR.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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10 min
Before You File for Social Security: Where to Start
Episode 3
Show notes
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 free retirement guide: https://24help.org/retire.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides.
Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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6 min
Medicare 101: The Four Parts and Your Two Main Options
Episode 2
Show notes
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 my Medicare Made Simple course. References to the course or anything on screen refer to the original recording.
Request your free New to Medicare guide: https://24help.org/T65.
For Medicare help, visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you.
Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect your access to free guides.
General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.
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19 min
Turning 65: Mistakes to Avoid | Dr. Ed Weir
Episode 1
Show notes
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 New to Medicare guide: https://24help.org/T65
Want help with Medicare options? Visit https://24help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is my Medicare partner and a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee; using Chapter is optional and does not affect your access to my free guides.
Repurposed from my YouTube video published September 18, 2026. This is the original recording, so any references to things on screen refer to the video version.
General education, not individual legal, tax, financial, or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change. Confirm current information before making decisions.
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