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4 years 10 months ago #230452 by Ray
ESA and Retirement was created by Ray
Hi again to everyone
just a small bit of info needed . I am receiving ESA benefit and last month reached 65 years old (eeek!) i received a letter saying my income support will reduce this coming November. What i'd like to know is am i no longer entitled to ESA support due to age and do i just go onto government pension>? There by back to paying full rent etc or do i stay on ESA?
What happens ?
Best regards Ray

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4 years 10 months ago #230487 by Gordon
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Ray

Your ESA will stop when you reach State Retirement Age, you should still be eligible for Housing Benefit as a pensioner providing you still meet the means test.

Gordon

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4 years 10 months ago #230508 by Poollie1
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Come this time next year you will receive Mor in state pension, it's going up from £125 a week to £168 a week depending on your contributions over the years...

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