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Should I go ESA or Pension ? Is it too late to decide ? What's the difference?
Bruce
Community member Posts: 3 Listener
I am 65 in Sept 2018. I have been in psychiatric hospital for 3 months. During that time ESA wrote to me to choose whether to go on pension or stay on ESA. I have since lost the letter, sent inJan Feb this year. Should I go ESA or Pension ? Is it too late to decide ? What's the difference? Thanks, Bruce
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Hi Bruce, @Bruce and welcome to the community. Good to have you aboard.
I'm not qualified to answer your specific question but we do have people here who are and they will be in touch with you as soon as possible. The weekend may slow things down a tad, but usually they are remarkably quick. Bear with us, and someone will get back to you.
In the meantime, and for their information, could you perhaps tell us a little more about yourself and your condition? It might just help the advisors a little.
Glad to meet you,
Warmest best wishes,
Richard -
Hi Bruce and welcome
You should get trained advice from AGE UK , CAB or similar
When you are approaching pension age you have the option of defering your state pension if you are working. You may also be able to do so if your ESA is CB.
If you do nothing your state pension will be defered automatically if eligable
This is the best info I can find but please get trained advice
CR
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
I'm only speaking personally, not an expert, but I became of pension age on 6th March and I was told that I had to come off ESA as it relates to Employment and I would technically retired. The good news though is that I also get Pension Credit. It was very difficult to find help from DWP but Scope gave me loads of information and I am now sorted. Get well soon Bruce and don't worry you will get the advice you need here.
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Thanks.Lynne. B
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You could call Age UK on 0800 055 6112, they can give free, independent advice every day 8am - 7pmScope
Senior online community officer -
Here is gov link to defering state pension
www.gov.uk/deferring-state-pension
CR
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Hi Lynne,
CR's link doesn't seem to have 'taken'. It should be here.
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard -
Thanks Richard probably rushed it
CR
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Many thanks CR and Jenny's Dad. B
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