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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
- The 20-employee rule — the single most important fact for working seniors
- Part A at 65 — usually sign up (free), but the HSA exception
- Part B timing — when to delay, when NOT to, and the COBRA trap
Preview: Your 10-Point Checklist
24Help.org
2026
1
The 20-Employee Question
2
Part A: Usually Sign Up at 65
3
Part B: Delay or Enroll?
4
HSA and Medicare — The Rule You Can't Break
5
Retiree Coverage vs. Active Coverage
6
Special Enrollment Period (SEP) Basics
7
Late Enrollment Penalties to Avoid
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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.