Update. Reaching pension age and DLA

Hi Rambling Ted

If you were born before the 8th April 1948 and in receipt of DLA (life or indefinite) award then you will not be reassessed.

If you were born after that date then at some stage in the future you will be reassessed for PIP, during covid this review stopped but it will start up again, www.gov.uk/dla-disability-living-allowan...nefit/your-DLA-claim

I believe the DWP are looking at reviewing all adult DLA claims born after 8th April 1948 by 2022.

Gary

Hi Rambling Ted

You will not be eligible for PIP once you reach state pension age unless you already have an award for it. You would have to apply for Attendance Allowance which does not have a mobility component as PIP does.

You can choose to apply for PIP now if that's what you want.

BIS

Rambling Ted

I've had a look at the PIP Transitional Regulations 2013 and as far as I can see you have three options;

1. You can wait for the DWP to invite you to claim PIP, your DLA will remain in payment until four weeks after the Decision on any PIP claim is made.

2. You can report a Change of Circumstances, this will result in an invitation for you to claim PIP, your DLA will remain in payment until four weeks after the Decision on your PIP claim is made.

3. You can make a request to the DWP to claim PIP, your DLA will remain in payment until four weeks after the Decision on your PIP claim is made.

All of these options are available to you once you reach 65 or State Retirement Age, whichever is the later.

You cannot make a new claim for PIP once you have reached 65 or SRA if you are not then receiving an award of DLA.

www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/387/contents

Gordon