Transfer from DLA to PIP for older folks?

cyclonebri1

I haven't looked at this lately but 2 years back I expected a letter saying I would be re-assessed for PIP as over 60.
No letter.
Now I'm only months from 65.

My question is have any people had to reapply very close to 65?

50Twuncle

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I haven't looked at this lately but 2 years back I expected a letter saying I would be re-assessed for PIP as over 60.
No letter.
Now I'm only months from 65.

My question is have any people had to reapply very close to 65?

I would say that it is up to DWP to contact you to give you any updates
I am 53 and still waiting for the transfer to happen (I have not been told anything) - there are millions still waiting for anything
So - Sit back, stop worrying and wait
At age 65 - you will need to apply for attendance allowance in any case
https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance

sleepless_saver

50Twuncle wrote: »

At age 65 - you will need to apply for attendance allowance in any case
https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance

Not if you're already getting DLA or PIP when you hit 65.

Mrs_Ryan

My mum is 67 and she's just been moved from DLA to PIP. She had a life award of HRC and HRM and she was moved fairly seamlessly to Enhanced Care and Mobility PIP although she was lucky.

Cyclamen

My Dads DLA to PIP letter came through about 6 months before his 65th Birthday. It all went smoothly.

50Twuncle

Make sure that if/when you do get your PIP. - that they backdate the difference in payments
PIP rates are higher than DLA

pmlindyloo

50Twuncle wrote: »

Make sure that if/when you do get your PIP. - that they backdate the difference in payments
PIP rates are higher than DLA

There is no backdating when transferring from DLA to PIP. Backdating is only for new claims.

In fact DLA remains in payment for about 3/4 weeks from decision date of PIP.

Winners and losers............

cyclonebri1

I get what you guys are saying, to be honest I think my award is correct. Not looking for more or fearing less.

At the back of my mind however is the snippet that if you have DLA at age 65 then you keep it from then on, well that is how it used to work but I admit, I am hopelessly out of touch.

Cyclamen

Cyclone..

I am not certain but I think that the 'have it at 65 and keep it rule' has changed with PIP and they will reassess again as they see fit. I know with DLA they leave you in peace but dont think they do with PIP

C.C.L.

I had my change over from DLA to PIP in January aged 67. I was on indefinate high rate for both components on DLA. I was awarded standard PIP for both until December 2020.
I think the only ones who will maybe be left alone are the ones who have had an 'ongoing' award, but that can change as we are all aware.
So in answer to your question cyclonebri1if you are awarded PIP than no you don't automatically keep it after 65.

cyclonebri1

Hi guys,
I was just informed that if by 65 you weren't reassessed from DLA to PIP then that was it, you didn't get the letter again.

The paperwork clearly says they are dealing with those aged 63 to 65 and will do before my 65th birthday.

I'm worried no more than all of us do as more elderly folks, ie, as you get older you worry more and want the answers in front of you with no shocks,