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what happens too PIP when you reach 65, does it stop?
harry1872
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hello everyone, what happens too PIP when you reach 65, does it stop?? do I have to apply for other benefits so as I don't lose what little I have coming in
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I'm not an expert on this, but we have plenty here who are and they will be along to advise you in due course.
Bear with us, for now, if you can, and keep in touch.
Warmest best wishes,
Richard
Regards,
Harry
You might find this conversation useful: https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/39606/hi-im-getting-pips-im-enquiring-if-i-get-state-pension-as-well
Hope it helps.
Warmest best wishes,
Richard
A few helpful tips there, I think I will ask my housing association welfare officer about this also as I have just recently been thinking about the retirement process.
many thanks,
Harry.
Richard
PIP will be paid as long as you meet the criteria for an award.
How long is your current award ?
do you receive a mobility element ?
CR
thanks for the help Kevin.
Harry
Is your award until 2020 or is that your reveiw date ?
when do you reach 65 ?
CR
do you currently have or need the mobility element ?
CR
Your mobility award cannot be increased post-65. If you have no mobility post-65 and your mobility worsens then you cannot be awarded any mobility. Similarly, if you are on standard mobility post-65 and your mobility worsens, then you cannot get enhanced.
However, if following a post 65 reassessment your current mobility is lowered or removed then you can appeal to have it restored. If you only get standard then you could only get standard on appeal. But if you get enhanced then you could get your enhanced restored.
This only applies to the mobility element, the care element can be reviewed and increased but the mobility Ceiling is set with your assesment after 65
CR