Social Security: What EVERY Woman Should Know...about Medicare too
Dr. Ed Weir, PhD, Former Social Security Manager
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Former SSA Insider HELPS YOU get YOUR benefits!! Retirement, Spouse, Disability, Medicare, Medicaid, Survivor... Former Manager, Social Security Administration; Former Sergeant, USMC; Former Specialist, Department of Social Services; University Adjunct Professor NEED FREE MEDICARE HELP? My Trusted Partner, Chapter Medicare, 352-841-0632 ☎️ Schedule a consultation with one of our former SSA Insiders: https://MyGovExpert.as.me/ The LEGAL STUFF: DISCLAIMER: These videos are for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. I am NOT affiliated with any government agency. Before making benefit decisions: Contact government agencies directly, Visit official .gov websites, Consult qualified professionals ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE: I may receive compensation for promoted services and they support my ability to provide you with this information and resources. I do not provide legal advice. Participation in LIVE Q&A is voluntary; neither I nor my company accepts responsibility. Contact: [email protected]
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Big changes are coming in 2026 — and they could mean more money for millions of married and divorced Americans. In this video, Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Security Manager and U.S. Marine, breaks down the new spousal benefit rules for 2026, including: ✅The repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) ✅A 2.8% COLA increase for all benefits ✅New earnings limits for working spouses ✅How divorced spouses and survivors can qualify under the updated rules ✅Smart timing strategies to maximize your check If you or your spouse are collecting—or planning to collect—Social Security, this update could directly affect your monthly income, Medicare eligibility, and retirement plans. 💙 NEED REAL, HONEST MEDICARE HELP? Stop guessing. Stop being pressured by sales calls. Get free, personalized help from my trusted partner Chapter — they work with all major Medicare plans and are trained to put your interests first. 📞 Call Chapter now: 352-841-0632 Schedule an appointment with Chapter here: http://askchapter.org/c/mge ✅ Free Medicare comparison ✅ Check if your doctors and prescriptions are covered ✅ Find the best plan for your ZIP code ✅ Annual review so you never overpay They’ll walk you through everything — no pushy sales, just solid help from people I trust. ⚰️ FINAL EXPENSE & BURIAL INSURANCE Don’t leave your family with debt or confusion. My trusted partner David Duford and the DIG team provide free, no-obligation help comparing final-expense and burial coverage nationwide. 📞 Call DIG now: 423-516-1432 💬 Quick quotes — no medical exam in most cases 💰 Lock in affordable lifetime rates 💡 Get peace of mind for you and your family 📅 SOCIAL SECURITY QUESTIONS? Want to speak directly with a former SSA insider — one-on-one? Book a private session and get clear answers: 🔗 Schedule here: MyGovExpert.as.me 🧮 FREE TOOLS & CALCULATORS 👉 MyGovExpert.com AND 24help.org — Free resources built for you: • Social Security Benefit Calculators • Full Retirement Age (FRA) Finder • “Working While Collecting” Earnings Calculator • Medicare Tools, Cheat Sheets & More 💌 Share these with family and friends — keep them informed before it’s too late. 🌐 ACA / OBAMACARE HEALTH INSURANCE HELP Don’t overpay for coverage if you’re under 65. 📞 Call: 833-434-2541 — Free plan reviews and enrollment help! 🙏 HOW YOU HELP KEEP THIS FREE Every calculator, live Q&A, and resource I create stays free because of your support. When you call Chapter or DIG through my links, you’re helping this mission keep seniors informed, protected, and empowered. 🛒 Shopping on Amazon? Use my affiliate link — it costs nothing extra, but directly supports the channel: 👉 Amazon Link ☕ Want to go further? 👉 Ko-fi.com/EdWeir 👨🏫 ABOUT DR. ED WEIR, PhD Former Social Security District Manager | Retired Marine Sergeant | Adjunct Professor For over 25 years, I’ve helped thousands of Americans navigate Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and retirement — and now I’m here to help you. ⚖️ LEGAL & AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE I’m not an attorney or tax advisor. I’m not affiliated with the U.S. Government. SSA makes final benefit decisions. Chapter (Memoir, Inc.) and DIG (David Duford Insurance Group) are private advisory partners, not part of the government. For official info, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. Some links are affiliate partnerships — using them keeps this content free for everyone. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & STAY INFORMED ✅ Daily live Q&A sessions on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid ✅ Insider updates from a former SSA Manager ✅ Straight talk — no politics, no fluff, just facts 👍 Like this video if it helped you. 💬 Comment below with your questions or myths you’ve heard. 🔔 Subscribe for daily updates that cut through the confusion. 🏷️ Hashtags #MedicareHelp #Medicare2026 #MedicareSupplement #SocialSecurityCuts #DrEdWeir #MyGovExpert #FinalExpense #BurialInsurance #RetirementPlanning #SocialSecurityInsider #ChapterMedicare #DIGInsurance #MedicareAdvantage #Medigap #SeniorHelp #retirementbenefits #disability #retirement 🔔 Subscribe for insider updates on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and retirement benefits — straight from Dr. Ed Weir, former SSA District Manager. #SocialSecurity #Medicaid #SNAP #Section8 #TaxCuts #EconomicInequality #DrEdWeir #MyGovExpert #BigBeautifulBill Dr. Ed helps millions of Americans every month understand and protect their Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits through his daily live Q&As and 24help.org.
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