Will I still receive LCWRA if I'm classed as medically retired?

kane1994

Hi

I'm looking to get a letter from my doctor confirming I can't work anymore to get access to my pension early if I do get the letter will I still receive my limited capability to work and work related activity award even though I'll be medically retired if I get the letter. 

Regards 

poppy123456

Any pension you receive will reduce your UC £1 for £1. For this reason i don't see the point in receiving any pension at this stage.

kane1994

Hi the full pension pot is only 3500 so it wouldn't affect it as its less than 6k and a lot less than 16k?

poppy123456

A lump sum drawn down is classed as capital. If this brings your total savings to less than £6,000 it doesn't affect your UC.

Monthly/weekly income is classed as other income and will reduce it £1 for £1.

kane1994

Hi I dont have any savings and it won't bring it over to 6k so I'll still be able to get my full uc? 

kane1994

The only money I'd have would be the 3,500 no savings 

poppy123456

It won’t affect your UC. 

kane1994

Thank you will I still get my lcwra as well even though I'd be classed as retired? 

kane1994

Limited capability to work and work related activity award 

poppy123456

The LCWRA is part of UC and as I advised it won’t be affected.