What happens to my esa when i reach pension age?

Wonderer

What happens to my esa when i reach pension age

Ami2301

Hi @Wonderer
Welcome to the community! Have you spoke to Citizens Advice? I know if you were receiving PIP before State Pension Age then you would continue to receive it but ESA I am unsure. Once you reach State Pension Age you might be able to claim Attendence Allowance

jane1973

Hello @Wonderer nice to meet you

poppy123456

Hi,

ESA is a working age benefit so this will stop and you'll receive your state pension.

MHIveson

I spoke to the DHSS only yesterday . Your ESA will stop and convert to your State Old Age pension. DLA will be unaffected . Not sure about enhanced disability premium ( I get that too ) I, m a sprightly 64 so trying to find out everything. 

poppy123456

As you're still claiming DLA then you'll soon be asked to apply for PIP because DLA no longer exists. As you would have been under 65 on 8th April 2013 then you will be asked to apply.

Claiming the SDP is still possible yes and is payable on top of pension credit.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/pension-credit/

Tom5402

i am 65 in February 2019 will my ESA stop and will I go onto state pension

poppy123456

You need to look on gov.uk to see what it says about your specific age for state pension because everyone is different, i believe. You can check all of your personal details here. https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-age

If you don't have an account you'll be able to make one and it will tell you everything you need to know about yourself.