Will being medically retired stop me claiming benefits?

System
System Posts: 218 Online Community Programme Lead
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  • Bonnie4
    Bonnie4 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

    I'm having to leave work early ill health

    If I'm medically retired will it stop me to get help with benefits I'm 63

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 5,493 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Bonnie4, welcome to the community. I've split your comment off into it's own discussion, I hope that's okay with you. It should mean more people can see it and offer some advice 😊

    If you're taking a pension sometimes that can affect income-related benefits, but you may still be eligible for New-style ESA or Universal Credit depending on your circumstances.

    As you are under state pension age, you may also be able to apply for PIP if you feel you'd be eligible, and that's not means tested at all.

    You could try using a benefits calculator to see what you might be able to get:

    Turn2us Benefits Calculator

  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 2,536 Championing

    @Bonnie4

    Only if your ill health pension and/or lump sum are over a certain level

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