{"podcast":{"title":"Dr Ed Weir Show","slug":"dr-ed-weir-show-7784476","podcast_index_feed_id":7784476,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/eddiealw/feed.xml","website_url":"https://eddiealw.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22196072/Dr_Ed_Weir_Show79rvz.png","author":"Dr Ed Weir","episode_count":71,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-13T08:30:43.770482+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476"},"episode":{"title":"Medicare Drug Prices May Fall—But Will Your Copay?","slug":"medicare-drug-prices-may-fall-but-will-your-copay","published_at":"2026-09-01T23:01:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476/medicare-drug-prices-may-fall-but-will-your-copay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476","url":"https://eddiealw.podbean.com/e/medicare-drug-prices-may-fall%e2%80%94but-will-your-copay/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c8eodum6xwlmm9xa/audio-2026-09-01-22-00-41.mp3","summary":"President Trump says prescription drug prices will drop soon—but will you actually pay less at the pharmacy?In this video, Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Security District Manager and Medicaid specialist, breaks down Trump’s latest prescription drug price announcement in plain English. What do the new agreements with drug manufacturers mean for people with Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or no prescription drug coverage?We’ll examine who could receive lower prices, when any savings might begin, and why some people may see little or no change. We’ll also explain TrumpRx, “most-favored-nation” pricing, and what these programs could mean for your personal drug costs.Remember: A lower advertised price does not always mean a lower pharmacy bill. Your deductible, copay, coinsurance, drug tier, formulary, pharmacy network, and eligibility for Medicare Extra Help can all affect what you actually pay.Before celebrating—or changing your Medicare or prescription drug plan—get the facts and understand what this announcement may mean for you.Subscribe for clear, straightforward updates about Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug costs, and the benefits that affect your life.#PrescriptionDrugPrices #MedicarePartD #Medicare #Medicaid #TrumpRxOriginally recorded live with Restream.","meta_description":"President Trump says prescription drug prices will drop soon—but will you actually pay less at the pharmacy?In this video, Dr. Ed Weir, former Social Secu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3570,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476/episodes/medicare-drug-prices-may-fall-but-will-your-copay/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476/medicare-drug-prices-may-fall-but-will-your-copay.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}