For older people approaching the official age of retirement, it’s important to know which benefits will continue, new ones you may now qualify for and those you can no longer make a new claim for
People are being cautioned about the benefits they will no longer be eligible to claim once they reach State Pension age.
The amount someone receives from this contributory benefit is determined by the number of National Insurance years they have accumulated before reaching the current retirement age of 66 - a minimum of 10 years is required to qualify for any State Pension payment. For older people nearing the official retirement age, it's vital to understand which benefits will continue, new ones you may be eligible for, and those you can no longer submit a new claim for.
However, if you were already receiving DLA, PIP or ADP you can renew the claim even though you are over State Pension age. This can only be done as long as you are claiming for the same health conditions you received the award for and your last claim ended less than 12 months before you reached State Pension age.
Benefits not affected by your State Pension age You can claim these benefits even if you are over State Pension age:
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