Will I still have to apply for PIP even though I am turned 65

Lorine66

I have reached retirement age but can I still be moved to PIP I have read that the cut of age for Dla is 65 &then you have to apply for PIP is this correct

Dotty123

Only if you got it before 65 not after just looked it up for you 

wilko

Hello if you are getting DLA before reaching 65 then you will should still be able continue getting the benefit. 

Dotty123

Yes that’s right 

poppy123456

This is not correct. If you were 65 or over on 8th April 2013 then you won't be invited to claim PIP. If you weren't this age on that date then you'll be invited to claim it sometime in the near future.

Link here to confirm.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/before-claiming/if-you-get-dla/