Coming off ESA for retirement

I get ESA and PIP. I'm due to retire in a few weeks' time and would like to know how the transition from benefits to pension works.

I normally live in a flat and have a lot of missing mail while I have been away sick for the last 6 months. I believe PIP continues after retirement and means I can't claim Attendance Allowance.

What happens to ESA? Does it just stop? Does the DWP send a final ESA statement or "goodbye" letter?

I can't get through on the phone to DWP pensions phone and GOV.UK online registration requires documents I don't have. So any info would be gratefully received.

Hi Finni

Your ESA will cease on the day you reach State Pension age.

Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit which you can apply for prior to reaching State Pension age: www.gov.uk/pension-credit

You are correct, you cannot claim AA as you are in receipt of PIP.

Once you reach state pension age you cannot increase your mobility award. If your are already in receipt of the enhanced component then you will be able to stay on that component, if you are in receipt of the standard component when you are reassessed you will not be able to go on to the enhanced component even if your mobility has deteriorated.

You may want to contact 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