esa support group to state pension.

laz

got letter telling me that when i start getting state pension "sept" the severe disablement and disability income guarantee parts of my esa will stop, but letter goes on will continue to get living expenses £73.10 and support group payment £38.55, £111.65 in total. how long will i get this amount and no mention of state pension. so for ignorance but i am bamboozled. i also recieve dla with no contact about pip 65 in march! can any one clarify please, i would be so grateful. laz. 

poppy123456

Hi,

I don't know why the letter says part of your ESA will continue once you reach 65, that's not correct. ESA is a working age benefit and this will completely stop once you reach state pension age.

The SDP will be paid as part of pension credit and needs to be claimed. https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit

For the DLA you'll eventually be invited to apply for PIP they're just way behind where they should be. The DLA will continue until this happens.

laz

thankyou poppy 123456, very helpful!