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Jonesy1
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what happens to my benefits when I receive my pension
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Hi @Jonesy1,
I'm sorry that you are yet to receive a response to this. I was able to find the following information on the Citizens Advice website:Taking money from your pension pots could affect your benefits
Some benefits are worked out based on how much income and capital you have - these are called 'means tested benefits'. Capital is money you have in your savings and investments. Means tested benefits include:- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- income based Jobseeker's Allowance
- income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit
The rules are different depending on if you've reached Pension Credit age. Work out when you'll reach Pension Credit age on GOV.UK - it's not the same for everyone, it depends on when you were born and your sex.I have moved this post into our Ask a Benefits Advisor category, where @BenefitsTrainingCo will be able to advise further.
Liam -
Hi Jonesy1,
When you reach State Pension age and you receive your pension your entitlement to means-tested benefits will be reassessed. If you could tell me what benefits you are currently receiving I could advise you better. Any disability benefits that you get (DLA or PIP) will not be affected.
Thanks,
LeeThe Benefits Training Co:
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