Managed migration, self employed on pip and applying for lcwra

Julie63_

Hi all I'm very worried about making the move over, I've recieved my letter and have 3 Months to do it. I have been receiving disability element of working tax credit. I am unable to work many hours now as I have mental health issues as well as copd. I want to keep working a few ours as its dangerous for me to self isolate in doors. If I put that I work a few hours when I put in my claim, will it effect my descion for lcwra. Or am I better off doing voluntary work. Thanks in advance

poppy123456

You will need to make sure you claim UC by the date in the letter, if you don't your Tax credits will stop and you will lose any potential Transitional Protection (TP) you maybe entitled to when you claim UC. If there's any TP then do be aware that this does erode overtime so if other elements increase, or you become entitled to other elements then you may not be any better off.  Eventually the TP will erode completely.

When you claim you will need to make sure you report your health condition, supported by a fit note within 7 days of that. You need to continue to send them without any gaps until a decision is made on your work capability assessment. People do work while claiming LCWRA without any problems but if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming LCWRA then it could go against you.

As you're self employed you will need to tell them when you claim. You will need to attend a gateway appointment with a work coach. You will be expected to report your earnings and expenses on the last day of each assessment period. If you don't do this then you won't receive your UC payment.

You can ask for an advanced payment when you claim but do be aware that this needs to be repaid back and your future UC payments will be reduced.

Julie63_

Thank you so much