ESA to UC migration - approaching state pension age in 18 months

spb1612
spb1612 Online Community Member Posts: 60 Contributor
in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)

I am 18 months away from reaching state pension age and have heard that those approaching this age may not be transitioned to Universal Credit.

Could you kindly confirm if this is correct?

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,466 Championing

    Aa far as I know, everyone on ESA should receive a migration notice by December 2025.

    I've not read or heard anything else.

  • Morgan_Alumni
    Morgan_Alumni Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Could I ask where you've heard that @spb1612? You're not the first person to mention it, but I have not seen or heard anything official to confirm it. My understanding is as @Kimmy87 has mentioned, that everyone on income-related ESA should receive a migration notice by December 2025.

  • spb1612
    spb1612 Online Community Member Posts: 60 Contributor

    I didn't receive this information from official sources; rather, a benefits advisor at a charity shared it, and it appeared to reflect his personal opinion. So Kimmy87 is probably correct.

    The anticipation of the migration letter keeps me on edge.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing

    Reaching state pension age in 18 months will not exempt you from migrating to UC unfortunately.

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