Ed'">
Dr. Ed Weir, PhD
Former SSA District Manager · 20 Years Inside Social Security
Sergeant, USMC — once a Marine, always a Marine
Sergeant, USMC — once a Marine, always a Marine
What's Inside
- Your Medicare continues without interruption — what to know right now
- What to do in the first 30 days — SSA, survivor benefits, plan notifications
- Income changed? You may now qualify for Medicaid, MSP, Extra Help, SNAP, and more
Preview: Your 10-Point Checklist
24Help.org
2026
1
Your Coverage Continues
2
First 30 Days: Step-by-Step
3
New Benefits You May Qualify For
4
Part D — Re-Evaluate Your Plan
5
IRMAA After Your Spouse's Death
6
SHIP Counselors — Free Help
7
Beneficiary Updates and Estate Tasks
Get the Survivor Guide — Free
Step-by-step actions + new benefits to check.
Free. No spam. 1-2 emails per week (2 only if there's a time-sensitive update). Unsubscribe anytime.
You'll also get ongoing updates on Social Security and benefits news — program changes, new rules, and anything else worth knowing. We're not here to sell you. We're here to keep you informed.
Check Your Inbox!
Your Surviving Spouse guide is on the way.
Look for an email from Dr. Ed (ed@24help.org).
Is this really free?
100% free. Always. 24Help.org is an educational resource, not a paid service. Dr. Ed believes everyone deserves access to this information.
How often will I hear from you?
1-2 times per week — usually just once. We only send a second email in the same week if something time-sensitive affects your benefits.
Will you sell my email?
Never. Your email is used only to send you benefit updates from 24Help.org. Period.
Who is Dr. Ed?
Dr. Ed Weir spent over 30 years in government service — including 20 years at the Social Security Administration as a District Manager. Over 2 million people turn to Dr. Ed every month.