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On DLA and will be 60 next year - will I lose DLA?

Don'tskipit
Don'tskipit Posts: 1,652 Forumite
in Disability money matters
Hi all,

I'm on DLA and reach my 60th bithday next Feb :o

Had a letter to say 'register for your state pension now', which I've done.

I'm also receiving help with rent and council tax.

Worried! Will I be worse off financially when I get to 60?

Anyone else in the same position?
Jen
:grouphug: A smile, a 'please' and a 'thank you' cost nothing



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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 17,413 Forumite
    10,000 Posts I've been Money Tipped!
    No, I was receiving DLA for Mobility and also for care before I was 60 and it makes no difference when you get you pension as DLA allowances are totally separate from your State pension.You will continue to receive DLA as long as you are in need of it
  • Don'tskipit
    Don'tskipit Posts: 1,652 Forumite
    Thanks JackieO
    But I'm wondering if I'll lose rent and council tax help?
    :grouphug: A smile, a 'please' and a 'thank you' cost nothing



  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,216 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    It depends what your income is at the mo.
    Are you on IS?
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  • Don'tskipit
    Don'tskipit Posts: 1,652 Forumite
    beanielou wrote: »
    It depends what your income is at the mo.
    Are you on IS?

    Hi, yes I am receiving IS (Think it's about £2 odd to top up payments).

    Also I had Nat Insurance contributions credited because I was my dad's carer for 8 years
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,216 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    YOu should then get pension credit so will then get full HB & CTB.
    HTH
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    You'll need to check how much state pension you are in line for. Get a forecast here:

    https://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk

    There are two state pensions, and if the second one is biggish it can take you over pension credit level.
    Trying to keep it simple...;)
  • dazco
    dazco Posts: 19,261 Forumite
    You will keep your DLA forever, subject to remaining disabled.

    People over 65 cannot get it though, for reasons better known to the powers that be.
    S!!!!horpe
  • hilstep2000
    hilstep2000 Posts: 3,089 Forumite
    People over 65 can get Attendance Allowance, which is the same rate as DLA. Carers lose theirs when they retire, it becomes pension! (This is what happenned to Mum & Dad)
    I Believe in saving money!!!:T
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  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    hilstep2000 wrote: »
    People over 65 can get Attendance Allowance, which is the same rate as DLA.

    AFAIK if they already have it, they also get to keep the mobility component of their DLA on top of the AA, which doesn't include a mobility component.
    Trying to keep it simple...;)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,216 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    IF peeps on DLA , either care or mobility they can keep it when over 65(subject to review of course).If it is a claim for 65's & over it is AA which as EDInvester says has no mobility component only care.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
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