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7 years 2 hours ago #185922 by herries
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Hi
I was awarded ESA Support Group about two years ago - without review (thanks to your Guides) - and in March 2017 advised by DWP of 50p increase - but more interestingly told that when as a male I hit female retirement age - later this year - then my ESA increases to the Pension Credit figure (on ESA) without having to apply for PC. Is this usual and what are the implications?
Cheers herriesco

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6 years 11 months ago #185986 by Gordon
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Welcome to the forum.

I've moved your post to its own topic, we ask members not to post in other member's topics as it can lead to the wrong advice being given or taken.

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As far as I am aware the process is not automatic, you must choose to claim Pension Credit in preference to your ESA.

I would expect you to receive more from a PC claim than from ESA but we can't give detailed financial advice on the forum so I recommend that you get face to face advice before you make nay decision.

Gordon

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6 years 11 months ago #186790 by herries
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Thank you Gordon. Speaking with my local housing benefit officer, this is a new policy and seems to be to save on DWP Admin time. I have also found the minimum capital limit will be increased £10,000 when I reach female retirement age aka pension credit age:

www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/claiming-...ans-tested-benefits/

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