On DLA (Max) - Retiring in December - Options?

Hi Anfortas

DLA is no longer paid to those of working age, new claims are now only paid to children.

If you are awarded DLA, it can be paid after reaching State Pension age, as long, as you continue to satisfy the entitlement conditions. You will at some stage be asked to apply for PIP.

Unfortunately you cannot be awarded high Mobility as a new or an increased award after you reach state pension age with the exception of the initial transfer from DLA to PIP where the age restriction is suspended.

If you have a Mobility award before your state pension age then you can continue to receive it after as long as you continue to meet the criteria.

Once you reach state pension age your ESA will stop along with any premiums you may have received.

As you are in receipt of DLA you will not be allowed to claim Attendance Allowance, Attendance Allowance is the same as DLA without the mobility component. Attendance Allowance is claimed by claimants over state pension age who are not in receipt of PIP/DLA.

Yes you will still get assessed when you reach State pension age, you should get a light touch review depending on your circumstances.

Once you reach state pension age depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to claim Pension Credit: www.gov.uk/pension-credit with a SDP, depending on your circumstances.

You should seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: You can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk

Gary

Hi An ex nurse

Carers Assessment is different from Carers Allowance. When you reach SP age then you can no longer claim CA but as tweedy has stated below you may be able to claim CA premium if you are eligible to claim Pension Credit, you would have an 'underlying entitlement' you can also receive this premium if you claim HB.

Many carers find it easier to continue in their caring role if they can get some support.

Local councils can provide care and support for people who require care, and their carers. The way they make a decision about the support that they can provide is by carrying out assessments.

A carer’s assessment is for carers over 18 years old who are looking after another adult over 18 years old who is disabled, ill or elderly. It is an opportunity to record the impact caring has on your life and what support or services you need. The assessment will look at for example, physical, mental and emotional needs, and whether you are able or willing to carry on caring. www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practic...rt/carers-assessment.

Gary