Should I have received ESA?

martin45
martin45 Posts: 1 Listener
edited March 2020 in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
I have been getting esa for years but I am now getting my state pension I received my first payment for 2 weeks today and my esa was due today shouldn't I still have received a payment I thought it was always payed in arrears

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Posts: 21,921 Championing
    Hello and welcome to the community Im sorry I don't know the answer to your query just wanted to say Hi. I am sure someone will be able to help 
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Welcome to the community @martin45 I will tag my friend @poppy123456 who will be able to advise you. Please let us know if you need any further help :)
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Posts: 64,375 Championing
    HI and welcome,

    It will totally depend on what date you reached state pension age and when your last payment for ESA was. ESA is not paid from the date you reached state pension age.
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Posts: 17,413 Championing
    Hi @martin45 - Welcome to the community. The reason your ESA has stopped is because you are now of state pension age, & have just received your first state pension. ESA is for those of a job working age, & payable until you receive your state pension, sorry.

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