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13 years 2 weeks ago #78016 by ESA
how to close claim was created by ESA
As I am reaching pension age want to close my ESA claim.
Any one please guide me how to close?

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  • michaelg
13 years 2 weeks ago - 13 years 2 weeks ago #78018 by michaelg
Replied by michaelg on topic Re:how to close claim
ESA wrote:

As I am reaching pension age want to close my ESA claim.
Any one please guide me how to close?


Hi B&W Member ESA

If you wish to close your claim to ESA, write to your local DWP office, or the one that most recently dealt with your award, quoting your National Insurance Number.

You should have a look at the link below as well -

www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits...lorinjured/DG_171896

Michael
Last edit: 13 years 2 weeks ago by michaelg. Reason: clarified

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  • Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
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13 years 2 weeks ago #78022 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:how to close claim
ESA wrote:

As I am reaching pension age want to close my ESA claim.
Any one please guide me how to close?


I was on Incapacity Benefit, before I reached State Pension age in 2005. I did not have to close my IB claim, it was done automatically. When I reached 65 years of age, my IB was stopped when I received State Pension.

I'm not up-to-date with ESA, but I'd have thought your ESA will automatically cease
when you qualify for State Pension.

I'd be inclined to contact the Pensions Service Who to contact at The Pension Service

If things have changed in moving from ESA to State Pension, I'm sure someone will correct me.

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