Scottish Adult Disability Payment

vintagebrighton

Hi, I've tried to find out this info but there doesn't seem to be much clarity online as a relatively new benefit.

I had a 3 year award for PIP and then was transferred to the Scottish system when that came in. I was reassessed and awarded the same for 8 years. This takes me to age 70. I know the old DLA used to continue without reassessment when you reached state retirement age, but it appears ADP doesn't. Does that mean retirees are going to be subject to ongoing assessments as a regular thing? Is this the same for PIP?

Thanks for any info you can give although I do appreciate this might still be an ever changing situation.

sheramber

https://www.homecare.co.uk/advice/pension-age-disability-payment-what-is-it-and-who-is-eligible#:~:text=Pension%20Age%20Disability%20Benefit%20will,Higher%20rate%3A%20%C2%A3101.75.

M25

Age Disability Payment is not Adult Disability Payment https://www.mygov.scot/adult-disability-payment

From what I gather they will contact you when your award is due to end no matter your age. It looks like they mark a lot of claims as "indefinite" if the person is getting both of the highest components.

I don't see anything that's absolutely clear so assume they'll be in touch.

There's a consultation into making change to ADP which is due to report next year so keep yourself up to date.

vintagebrighton

Thank you both for your help. I guess the answer is not to fret too much until reassessment is almost here.