Strange letter regarding my esa. Please help.

Hi there,

Ive just had a letter from the DWP informing me about the new ESA rate from April.

The strange thing is that it says that from - the date is actually my 66th birthday next year - my ESA will be then be £114.10 a week and then says 'this is because of an age change'??

That is when I will get my first state pension from.

Surely this must be a mistake or do they pay any sort of premiums or anything once you reach state pension age?

I hope someone can give me an explanation.

Kind regards,

Phrank

Thanks for the reply, Gary,

Yes I am in the support group and I receive the lower daily living and higher mobility components of PIP.

I'm quite intrigued about what your reply may be.

Kind regards,

Phrank.

Thanks, Gary,

Just to clarifly: I am in receipt of income based ESA and get the severe disability payment at the moment. Does this mean this will cease when I reach state pension age?

Where do I stand here?

I look forward to your reply and thanks in advance for looking into this for me,

Kind regards,

Phrank.