I’m still on DLA and have been for almost 30-years now. I haven’t been reassessed for a good 10-years I would guess. I have recently turned 65 and I don’t even know what, if anything, changes once I reach retirement age next year?!?! I’m assuming DWP will write to me nearer the time? I’m hoping that once I reach retirement, I am still entitled to PIP or its equivalent and allowed to keep my car? Apologies for my ignorance.
My understanding is that as long as you have been entitled to the qualifying benefit for a Motability car prior to state retirement age, you will be able to retain it for life. You can’t qualify if your first successful claim is beyond state retirement age.
The only caveat to that is that the Timms review might suggest restricting access to the scheme for those with physical disabilities only, rather than mental health issues (as seems to be the call from most corners at present). However, as the equal treatment of mental health issues was only implemented a few years back, and you have been a recipient for almost 30 years, I’m guessing that you wouldn’t be affected even if that did happen.