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State Pension and PIP?

Shastus

Could someone help me with this question. I reach pension age this year I’m already receiving PIP, when I move from ESA to state pension will I continue to get PIP?

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poppy123456

Yes, PIP continues for as long as you remain entitled to it.

calcotti

When you know what your pension will be you should check entitlement to Pension Credit. If your ESA includes a Severe Disability Premium you will also be entitled to that in the calculation of any Pension Credit.

Shastus

Thank you Poppy123456 and Calcotti that’s a load off my mind I was getting worried. I only renewed it last year after appealing it, I’ve no idea how they can assess people by phone. It’s a very stressing process.

Wibbles

From what I understand - they are supposed to use the "soft touch" procedure on retired claimants ?

Does this really hold true though ?

calcotti

Wibbles said:

From what I understand - they are supposed to use the "soft touch" procedure on retired claimants ?
Does this really hold true though ?

Which benefit are you referring to?

poppy123456

Wibbles said:

From what I understand - they are supposed to use the "soft touch" procedure on retired claimants ?
Does this really hold true though ?

If you're referring to the 10 year PIP award then not all those of state pension age will receive this length of award.

The changes will benefit pensioners whose personal circumstances are unlikely to change.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-pensioners-to-benefit-from-pip-assessment-overhaul

Wibbles

poppy123456 said:

Wibbles said:

From what I understand - they are supposed to use the "soft touch" procedure on retired claimants ?
Does this really hold true though ?

If you're referring to the 10 year PIP award then not all those of state pension age will receive this length of award.
The changes will benefit pensioners whose personal circumstances are unlikely to change.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-pensioners-to-benefit-from-pip-assessment-overhaul

How do they decide who this affects or not?
That link does imply that All pensioners are to be treated with a light touch
"last month this improvement was applied to ALL new PIP claimants who reached State Pension age before their planned re-assessment. From today it will start being applied to existing PIP claimants over State Pension age."

poppy123456

It will depend on their conditions and how they are affected. Only a decision maker can decide the award length.

Shastus

Thank You All and thanks for the link Poppy123456 you’ve helped put my mind at ease

POGGYFLOSS

Not sure if its helpful but I got my Pip award a week ago I am 64 so not at state retirement age for a couple of years and I've got the review date of 10 years so it won't be reviewed until 22nd of March 2032!

ShirleyW

Similar to @POGGYFLOSS 's comment above.
My husband reapplied for his PIP award in November last year.
He is 63 years old.
Much to our surprise his award was renewed without any assessment and for 10 years.
That will make him 73 when it is next up for renewal. Of course they can reassess at any time but I think that's unlikely.
We are assuming that it is something to do with the Light Touch Regime but who knows!