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esa support group to state pension.

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laz
laz Community member Posts: 7 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
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. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,030 Disability Gamechanger
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    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.

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • laz
    laz Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    thankyou poppy 123456, very helpful!  
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