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13 years 9 months ago #43981 by bill 1
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hi all
i have read that of working age will be re tested. does this mean that those who are retired will not be retested.at what age will woman be seen as retired. i ask this as my wife will be 62 when she has to reapply.
many thanks

bill

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13 years 9 months ago #43983 by Gordon
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bill 1

I am afraid that my understanding is that all DLA claimansts will be re-assessed during 2013-2014.

Unlike benefits such as Incapacity Benefit and Employment Support Allowance, where your entitlement ends with retirement, DLA can continue to be claimed after retirement.

Sorry

Gordon

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13 years 9 months ago - 13 years 9 months ago #43987 by pata1
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Hi Gordon,

Currently, what you describe only applies to those aged 18-65 years of age and working according to the information released by the DWP.

As you're aware someone awarded DLA before they reach 65 years of age remain on DLA and don't have to apply for AA.

The Government currently hasn't yet announced if those not working and over 65 years of age will be reassessed, or if so, when that process will begin.

Kind regards.

Pat.
Last edit: 13 years 9 months ago by Gordon. Reason: Updated age info

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13 years 9 months ago #44008 by bill 1
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hi pat
from what you said i take it that the dwp see the retirment age as 65 for everyone regardless of there offical rettirment age. is that correct.

bill

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