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Benefit ages
Tricia1912
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I’m a bit confused about the age that PIP ends l thought it was 64. I’m 66 and was told not to apply for attendance allowance as it had no mobility allowance. But if PIP finishes at 64 what do l do.lm already on DLA but know l will have to come off this.
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The PIP age limit is for new applications.
Anyone in receipt of PIP will continue to receive it as long as they meet the criteria
Anyone on DLA that is invited to apply for PIP at any age will receive PIP as long as they meet the criteria
CR
Could you please clear something up for me? My understanding is that Attendance Allowance is the same as PIP. They both offer £55.65 for Standard and £83.10 for Enhanced. Therefore, for Daily Living, it doesn't make a difference if you lose PIP and move onto Attendance Allowance, as the rates are the same.
I guess the reason to try and stay on PIP is because PIP offers financial support for Mobility needs, whereas, Attendance Allowance specifically states it doesn't. To my knowledge this is the only reason to try and stay on PIP, as if you're in receipt of Mobility PIP at age 64, then the DWP takes PIP away. You should appeal it to get it back. Otherwise even if you did get accepted for Attendance Allowance when you're older than 65, you wouldn't be able to get any financial Mobility support.
My question is basically is the only difference between PIP & Attendance Allowance, from a financial support perspective, the fact that you can get Mobility support with PIP, whereas with Attendance Allowance you can't? Or are there other reasons for trying to stay on PIP instead of Attendance Allowance?
Hi l am on DLA for my shoulder. At the time l first claimed that l didn’t have mobility issues. Or need the help lm needing now. Neither my husband or myself drive so would you advise me to contact DLA and say my circumstances have changed but would l loose my DLA for my shoulder. Even though it’s long term DLA. There’s so much to consider. If l was knocked back from PIP could l still apply for AA.
CR
I will be 65 in Aug , i lost my Pip award enhanced care standard mobility 7th Jan. . MR submitted 15th January still awaiting a decision. . I am undecided if to reapply for Pip now or wait and see if it will have to go tribunal stage . Time is not on my side.with regards the mobility component .
I would not dare to tell you what t do But I can tell you what I would do in your situation
Wait for the result or MR, if I wasn't happy with the decision then make my case to tribunal. With August in mind, If There was no result by end of july I would then put in a new claim with the knowledge gained and the help of this and other people maybe get a better result.
CR
CockneyRebel Thankyou for the advice . It is a stressful & lengthy waiting time . i was initially told I would hear within 6 weeks of submitting my MR. Would I be able to apply for PIP in July ? I thought I had to apply 3 months prior to reaching the age of 65 . Also my assessor adviced a review in 8 years ? as according to him I ihave no functional impairment . ( 9 years on ESA . 4 years on DLA and 4 years on PIP. )
CR
The confusion I have is why then doesn't the age when AA comes into play go up to the new age when the state pension is paid.