ESA, PIP and State Pension

Eloise53

Hi just wonder if anyone can help, I claim ESA in the support group I also claim PIP, I will be 64 soon and according to info received from DWP my state pension will kick in next March, what happens to these 2 benefits once the state pension is paid ? I assume the ESA will stop but what about the PIP I am on the highest amount of PIP for both components ?

Matilda

@Eloise53

If you already receiving PIP before state pension age, reaching state pension age does not affect eligibility for PIP.  And if you are already receiving PIP before age 65, even if you are already also in receipt of state pension, then you remain on PIP after age 65.

I don't know about ESA - I suggest that you ask in Ask a benefits advisor category.

Liam_Alumni

Hi @Eloise53,

I have moved this post to our Ask a Benefits Advisor category, where @BenefitsTrainingCo may be able to offer further help and support.

BenefitsTrainingCo

Hi Eloise53

As said by others, PIP should simply continue.

ESA is a working age benefit and this stops when you reach State Pension age. State Pension age for men and women differs still - i am guessing you are a woman (!?) as current women's State Pension age is about 64 and men's is 65.

I suggest you check out other entitlements using the Scope entitlement checker here. I would particularly check Pension Credit because many people with a State Pension also qualify for this and PIP entitlement can significantly increase this entitlement further.

David 

laz

i am 64, still getting dla will it continue after reaching 65, no has approached me about pip yet. thank you. Laz

poppy123456

You will be invited to apply for PIP at some point, even if that's after you've reached 65. They're just way behind where they should be in the transfer process.

Pippa_Alumni

Welcome to the community, @laz!

Matilda

@laz

You will keep your DLA after 65 until invited to apply for PIP when you will have an assessment, probably f2f, either at a centre or at home.  You will continue to receive DLA payments until after DWP have made a decision about your PIP award.

laz

thankyou Matilda, this was very helpful, cheers