3 things I learned working at the Social Security Administration for 20 years

😃💯Who is Dr. Ed?
Dr. Ed Weir, PhD, Former Social Security District Manager; Former Family Services Specialist, Department of Social Services; Former Marine Corps Sergeant; University Adjunct Professor. Dr. Ed is one of the most experienced government benefits experts in the country and in his (semi)retirement, he has made hundreds of YouTube videos in order to help seniors, the disabled, survivors, retirees, disabled children, spouses, and others in every state get the benefits they need!

⚠️I am not an attorney, tax advocate, or currently affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any other entity of the US Federal Government. My advice and opinions are based on my decades of experience inside the government. However, the Social Security Administration is the final decision maker when it comes to your benefits.

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[douglasgunn]

I retired from the Internal Revenue Service last June after 34 years. Exactly the same experience. The Internal Revenue Manual changes daily (sometimes hourly). It is virtually impossible to stay caught up. I get it!

[javaskull]

To be honest, I’m surprised and pleased to learn that SSA employees get so much training. We (average people) really need y’all to know your stuff and know it well. Thank you for your service,

[puravida]

Great insights! I am also retired military and retired from The Department of Justice. I decided to wait to age 70, to get the delayed credits. During my several year wait, I am researching the social security rules, options and changes, online and on the Social Security website.

[Twizzledoc]

I have 15 years with the social security administration and I’m burned out. I’m hoping to get hired when the VA. We are short staffed with the agency, barely have time to work on adjudicating claims when we’re up front all day when in the office.

[wingandhog]

I am 63 and am still working, and plan to for awhile. I am one of the few who loves their job. I book-marked your page for the time when I will need a review. Thanks <Rob>

[blucy]

I worked for the State of Illinois retirement system. Just getting people to understand the coordination of benefits with SSA could be a headache. One reason is because we would reduce our disability benefits dollar for dollar from Social Security awards, reduced survivor benefits, but did not reduce for any retirement benefits. When I retired we still had non-covered employees.

[cullendillard]

Thanks for the insights! Your information has assisted me in solving several concerns with the Administration. I'm grateful for your time and attention in assisting me with the various situations that have arisen in my golden years.

[elainehoffstadt]

I'm a retired T2&T16 Claims Rep. in a small office. The workload was overwhelming. Plus we had to be SR's and handle phones and be receptionists. Congress HAS to fund SSA to increase staff and training. It was too much, as you said, it's so much more complicated to run than people realize.

[TakenTook]

Watching this in July 2024 because the algorithm put it into my screen. Very creative thumbnail.

[pamcadd]

Thanks for sharing your experiences - wow, how incredible complex it is! We recently filed for survivor benefits for our teenage granddaughter as her guardians. It was surprisingly quick and straightforward, even though we had to follow the standard/unusual procedure of taking in documents then scheduling a followup phone call. The amount she is receiving seems quite generous considering her mother's scanty work history, and it will make a considerable difference as she prepares for independent young adult life.

[PKEDRM]

I retired from a 20 plus year career in employment security with more than half of that time in unemployment insurance. I hear you! I loved my job but my health made it difficult to continue working. Although I miss my career I have been enjoying my retirement immensely in spite of my health issues.

[christopherhennessey]

The ones at the Alton Rd., Miami Beach office, were very helpful indeed.

[TheKingsnake]

How many corporations are running the SSA? Government agencies are run by corporations who are for profit only…more confusion =less money paid out….😮

[becsmyob]

Thank you for a very valuable information that folks needs to know...appreciate you kindly...

[ana-piut]

Do you have a video about how to get hired or pass a test to work for SSA? I currently work for FEMA as a reservist. It’s not full time and I would like to work for SSA. Thank you!

[i_choose_kindness]

As a legal tech, I relate to this video so much. Those near-daily policy change emails are just the best. 🤭

[MrUniqueLee]

How long should a benefit processed be in your claim to complete it at a processing center? It was sent there back in July and 2 days ago a benefit authorizer has started to finalize.

[rayraycthree]

I retired late. When I applied for Medicare, they backdated my start date 6 mos before application date. This is now causing me problems because cobra coverage is based on Medicare start date. I filed an appeal to correct start date that was supposed to get a response in 60 days. Waiting 5 mos now and cobra set to expire in 3 mos.

[jenniferciari]

I hope this channel takes off! Can you do a video on some of the things that might happen come 2037 when the trust funds are projected to be depleted? The only info out there that seems to be floating around is that benefits will be cut 24%. Is this for everyone? Are people already on SocSec grandfathered in on their payments? Assuming no action is taken, what will happen to SocSec recipients?