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ESA

Hi,

I am getting this benefit and my birthday falls on the 4th April, but was told I will only get part if my pension at the end of April, then the full one at the end of May so what I want to know is will I still get my benefit  until the end of April?

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  • KxMx
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    ESA should stop automatically once you reach state pension age.
    It is paid 2 weeks in arrears, so there is likely to be one further payment after your birthday, which won't necessarily be a full payment. 
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,941 Forumite
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    Your ESA will end the day before you reach state pension age, not on your birthday itself. 
  • reddc
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