Skip to content
Sign in
Artwork for Dr Ed Weir Show
GovernmentEducationHow ToNewsBusiness News

Dr Ed Weir Show

Dr Ed Weir

Social Security and Medicare don’t have to be confusing—but most people are getting them wrong.

On The Dr. Ed Weir Show, Dr. Edgar Weir Sr. (former Social Security office manager and one of the largest creators in the Medicare space) breaks down what really matters when it comes to your benefits, timing, and long-term financial decisions.

This isn’t theory—it’s what actually happens behind the scenes, what agents often miss, and what can cost you thousands if you get it wrong.

If you want straight answers without the noise, you’re in the right place.

Play
Open in
  • 106 episodes
  • daily
  • Avg 1 hr
  • English

Episodes 106

NewestOldestLongest
All20Unplayed20In progress0Played0
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
  • August 17 · 57 min

    Social Security’s 22% Cut: Jessica Killin on Raising the Wage Cap

    Learn how to increase your Social Security Check and get all the benefits you deserve free: https://24help.org/free If you’re new here, my name is Dr. Ed Weir. I’m a former Social Security Administration District Manager, Medicare, Medicaid and government benefits specialist, Marine sergeant, and PhD. I spent over 20 years inside some of the busiest Social Security offices in America, and 30+ years in government service overall. I am not SSA and I do not speak for the government. I’m a former insider who now works for you. On this channel, I help Americans 55+ and disabled adults of any age understand Social Security, Medicare, SSI, and SSDI in plain English so you don’t lose what you already earned. Every year, an estimated $58 billion in benefits goes unclaimed. Many people like you never got a clear explanation of the rules. How I got here: – Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and became a sergeant – Worked as a frontline caseworker helping low‑income households with Medicaid and SNAP – Joined the Social Security Administration and became a District Manager, running one of the busiest SSA offices in the country – Spent thousands of hours watching people get hurt by confusing letters, rushed phone calls, and bad information – Retired from SSA and started teaching these rules in plain English on YouTube so ordinary Americans could finally get straight answers – Launched the free Secure Your Benefits community so you have a calm, safe place to bring your questions, your letters, and your worries Today, I host daily live Q&As, break down real Social Security and Medicare problems, and share checklists and roadmaps to help you avoid costly mistakes with disability reviews, earnings limits, survivor and ex‑spouse rules, and Medicare choices. Inside the free Secure Your Benefits community, you can post your questions, see how others handled similar problems, and get support instead of feeling alone. You earned these benefits through a lifetime of work and caregiving. My mission is simple: Don’t lose what YOU earned. Get the benefits you deserve, Dr. Ed DISCLOSURE Information shared here and in the Secure Your Benefits community is for education only. It is not legal, financial, or tax advice. I am not Social Security, Medicare, or any government agency, and I do not speak on their behalf. Rules can change, and your situation is unique, so always review your options carefully. No specific outcomes, dollar amounts, or approvals are guaranteed. Your results will depend on your own facts and choices. Copyright © 2026. Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 16 · 55 min

    10 Social Security Mistakes That Could Cost You Benefits

    Can you pass the hardest Social Security quiz ever? Most Americans misunderstand at least one of these Social Security rules—and a wrong answer could cost you thousands of dollars in retirement, spousal, divorced-spouse, or survivor benefits. Test yourself with 10 extremely difficult Social Security questions covering: ✅ Retirement benefit calculations ✅ Spousal and divorced-spouse benefits ✅ Survivor and widow benefits ✅ Working while collecting Social Security ✅ The 35-year earnings rule ✅ Withdrawing an early retirement claim ✅ Benefits for children ✅ Remarriage rules ✅ Switching between different benefits ✅ When you may qualify for more than one Social Security payment Some answers sound obvious—but Social Security’s actual rules may surprise you. Keep track of your score and tell me in the comments: How many did you get right? I’m Dr. Ed Weir, a former Social Security Administration District Manager. I explain the rules Social Security recipients, retirees, people with disabilities, spouses, widows, widowers, and divorced spouses need to know to protect their benefits. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss my Social Security updates and live Q&A sessions. Get more Social Security help: https://24help.org DISCLAIMER: This video provides general educational information and is not individualized legal, financial, or Social Security advice. Rules and benefit amounts depend on your individual circumstances. #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityBenefits #Retirement #SocialSecurityQuiz #SpousalBenefits #SurvivorBenefits Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 15 · 59 min

    Check Your Social Security Benefits Before You File or Appeal

    Have a question about **Social Security, Medicare, retirement, SSDI, SSI, disability benefits, survivor benefits, or your Social Security check?** This is your chance to ask! Join **Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Security Administration (SSA) District Manager**, LIVE as he answers your questions and helps make Social Security and Medicare easier to understand. Whether you're already receiving benefits, getting ready to file, dealing with a Social Security problem, or simply worried you're missing benefits you may qualify for, **bring your questions and ASK ME ANYTHING.** We’ll discuss questions about: • Social Security retirement benefits • SSDI and SSI disability benefits • Spousal and survivor benefits • Medicare • When to claim Social Security • Working while receiving benefits • Social Security overpayments • Benefit calculations and payment problems • Filing and appeals • And YOUR Social Security questions **Don’t guess when it comes to your benefits. Ask your question LIVE.** 🌐 More Social Security & Medicare help: **24help.org** *Information provided is for general educational purposes and is not individualized legal, financial, or benefits advice. Dr. Ed Weir is a former SSA employee and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration.* #SocialSecurity #Medicare #SocialSecurityBenefits #SSDI #SSI #Retirement #DisabilityBenefits Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 11 · 58 min

    Social Security Disability CDRs: What Can Put Your Benefits at Risk

    Dr. Ed Weir and Tarajee, former Social Security Insiders, share their experience on ALL things Social Security disability, CDRs, working on disability, etc. Is your Social Security Disability claim being denied, delayed, or cut off? Join two former Social Security experts LIVE and get clear answers to your SSDI and SSI questions. Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Security District Manager, is joined by another former SSA expert who specializes in disability cases. Together, they will explain why so many people are being denied benefits, why current recipients can suddenly lose their checks, and what steps may help protect your case. We’ll answer questions about: • SSDI and SSI application denials • Continuing Disability Reviews and benefit terminations • Appeals, reconsiderations, and hearings • Medical records and evidence • Working while receiving disability • Missed forms, deadlines, and SSA notices • What to do when Social Security says you are no longer disabled Bring your questions and join us LIVE. Whether you are applying for the first time, appealing a denial, or worried about losing benefits you already receive, this Q&A is designed to help you understand what Social Security is looking for and what you should do next. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you do not miss the livestream. This program provides general educational information and is not legal advice or a guarantee of eligibility or approval. #SocialSecurityDisability #SSDI #SSI Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 10 · 53 min

    7 Ways You May Be Missing Social Security Benefits and More Money

    Could Social Security be paying you less than you deserve? In this video, former Social Security District Manager Dr. Ed Weir reveals **7 warning signs that your Social Security check deserves a closer look**. Many people assume the amount deposited each month must be correct. But overlooked benefits, delayed adjustments, incomplete records, and misunderstood Social Security rules can sometimes leave people receiving less money than they may be entitled to. The problem is that most beneficiaries do not know what to check or what questions to ask. Whether you receive Social Security retirement, SSDI, spousal, divorced-spouse, widow, widower, or survivor benefits, this video will help you determine whether it is time to **check your check**. Watch until the end, then review your latest Social Security notice and benefit amount. One overlooked issue could affect not only your current monthly payment, but potentially money you should have received in the past. Have you ever discovered a mistake or unexpected problem with your Social Security benefits? Share your experience in the comments. Your story may help someone else recognize the same warning sign. Get personalized Social Security help: **24help.org/experts** Join our community for live questions, helpful guides, and ongoing support: 24help.org Subscribe for clear, accurate information about Social Security retirement, disability, survivor benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, and the government programs that affect your financial security. #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityBenefits #Retirement #SSDI #SocialSecurityCheck #SeniorBenefits #DrEdWeir Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 9 · 1 hr

    Medicare Advantage Denials: Why You Should Appeal Prior Authorizations

    Your doctor says you need care. Medicare Advantage says no. Who really gets the final word? For years, Americans were warned about so-called government “death panels.” But today, some of the most consequential healthcare decisions are being made through Medicare Advantage prior authorization, where an insurance company can delay or deny treatment recommended by a patient’s own doctor. In this video, Dr. Ed examines the uncomfortable irony behind the “death panels” debate and explains how prior authorization can affect hospital care, rehabilitation, procedures, medications, home health services, and other medically necessary treatment. You’ll learn: • How Medicare Advantage prior authorization works • Why your doctor’s recommendation may not be enough • How delays and denials can affect older and seriously ill patients • The difference between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare • What to do when a Medicare Advantage plan denies your care • How to appeal a denial and protect your Medicare rights A denial is not always the final answer. Understanding the rules, requesting the denial in writing, involving your doctor, and filing an appeal may help you fight back. Subscribe for clear, honest information about Medicare, Social Security, retirement, disability benefits, healthcare costs, and the decisions that affect your financial security. Learn more and get help at 24help.org This video is for educational purposes and does not provide individual medical, legal, or insurance advice. #MedicareAdvantage #PriorAuthorization #Medicare #HealthInsurance #DeniedCare #MedicareDenial #SeniorHealthcare #OriginalMedicare #HealthcareReform #DrEd Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 8 · 59 min

    When SSDI, Spousal Benefits, and SSI May Be Combined

    Could you be missing a **second Social Security benefit** without even knowing it? Many people assume they can receive only one type of Social Security benefit. But depending on your age, marital history, disability status, and work record, you may qualify for benefits on **more than one Social Security record**, including: ✅ SSDI plus spouse benefits ✅ SSDI plus survivor benefits ✅ Retirement plus spouse benefits ✅ Retirement plus survivor benefits ✅ Benefits based on a current spouse or former spouse In this video, Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Security District Manager, explains the little-known rules that could increase your total monthly benefit, who may qualify, and what you should ask Social Security before accepting the amount they give you. Important: “Two benefits” does not always mean two full checks. Social Security often pays your own benefit first, then adds an additional spouse or survivor amount when you qualify. The key question is whether you are receiving **everything you are legally entitled to receive**. Watch before you file, and check whether Social Security may be overlooking another benefit available to you. Get more Social Security help at **24help.org** #SocialSecurity #SSDI #SocialSecurityBenefits #SpousalBenefits #SurvivorBenefits #RetirementBenefits #SocialSecurityTips #FormerSSAInsider Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 7 · 1 hr 1 min

    Could a Special Social Security Commission Fast-Track Benefit Cuts?

    In this video, I break down the Senate Finance Committee hearing on Social Security solvency and explain why the fight over the legislative process may matter just as much as the policies themselves. The hearing focused on whether Congress should continue using the normal committee process or create a special bipartisan procedure designed to produce a Social Security rescue package and force a vote. Supporters say Congress has delayed action for too long. Critics, including AARP, warn that a fast-track process could lead to closed-door negotiations, limited amendments, and a take-it-or-leave-it package affecting millions of retirees, workers, survivors, and people with disabilities. We will examine the most important statements from the hearing and discuss: • Could a special commission reduce public transparency? • Would Congress still have the ability to change the final proposal? • Could benefit cuts and tax increases be bundled into one package? • Is raising the full retirement age effectively a benefit cut? • Could Congress raise or remove the Social Security payroll tax cap? • What does the projected Social Security funding shortfall actually mean? • Has Congress approved a 22% benefit cut? • What is the difference between the retirement trust fund and the disability trust fund? • Could lawmakers use the process for political blame if a proposal fails? Important: Congress has not voted to cut Social Security benefits by 22%. That figure refers to the projected reduction in payable retirement and survivor benefits if lawmakers allow the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund reserves to be depleted without passing a financing solution. During the LIVE Q&A, I will show key clips from senators, witnesses, AARP, and Social Security policy experts, then explain what their statements could mean for your retirement benefits and financial security. Do you support a special bipartisan process to force Congress to act, or should every Social Security proposal move through the normal public committee and amendment process? Share your opinion in the comments. Subscribe for clear, fact-based updates on Social Security, SSDI, SSI, retirement benefits, Medicare, COLA, Congress, and legislation affecting seniors and people with disabilities. #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurityBenefits #Retirement #Congress #SSDI #SSI #SocialSecurityUpdate #RetirementBenefits #AARP #COLA Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 4 · 1 hr 12 min

    How to Tell Congress to Prevent a 22% Social Security Cut

    Dr. Ed Weir, Former Social Security Insider, REVEALS the ONE WAY to STOP the CUTS to YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK! It's NOT difficult...you just have to know what to say and what to watch out for! Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 3 · 55 min

    Oregon Independent on Funding Social Security and Protecting Medicaid

    US House of Representatives Candidate Jason Faler from Oregon will join former Social Security Manager Dr. Ed Weir for a discussion on the future of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Join us for a LIVE Q&A. Ask any question you have! 👉 FREE Medicare Plan Review with Chapter Medicare ✅ 100% free to you ✅ They check your doctors and prescriptions are covered 📞 Call: (352) 841-0632 (tell them Dr. Ed sent you) 🔗 Access online: https://24help.org/chapter ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏫 JOIN THE 24HELP COMMUNITY (courses + state-by-state resources + a place to get answers): https://24help.org/join 📅 TALK TO A FORMER SSA INSIDER 1-ON-1 (30 min): https://24help.org/experts Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • August 1 · 1 hr 2 min

    How to Switch Social Security Benefits Between Ex-Spouses

    Dr. Ed Weir, Former Social Security Manager, REVEALS the little know Social Security tips, tricks, and secrets that can get you $1,000s of extra dollars every month!! Originally recorded live with Restream.

  • July 29 · 58 min

    Protect Your Social Security Back Pay: File an Intent to File

    Dr. Ed Weir, Former Social Security Manager, REVEALS the LITTLE KNOW NEW RULE that is stealing $1,000s from retirees! Don't let them do it! Know how to prevent losing your hard earned money! Originally recorded live with Restream.

Showing 61–80 of 106 episodes