Lwcra entitlement

Ozzyuk69

Hi , I started giving sick notes from the 6th April 2023, I was assessed as having lwcra July 21st when should I be receiving the extra payment as there is nothing on my journal saying anything only that I don’t have to do any work related activities or seek work 

poppy123456

First payment will be either August or September. The exact date will depend on what date you usually receive your money each month. No LCWRA element is owed.

Ozzyuk69

Thank you when you say no element is owed does this mean as In back pay? 

poppy123456

Ozzyuk69 said:

Thank you when you say no element is owed does this mean as In back pay? 

That's correct for the LCWRA. This is because it's not paid at all during the waiting period. Which is 3 full assessment periods. It then starts from the 4th month, with first payment at the end of that month.

If you or a partner (if you claim with one)  were receiving earnings since you reported your health condition and you didn't previously have the work allowance then they will owe you some money for this. If no earnings were received they won't owe you any money.

What date do you usually receive your money each month? You didn't answer that question.

Ozzyuk69

I get my payment tomorrow but it’s not in this months payment I finished work on ill health in March my first uc payment was in may thank you 

poppy123456

It's not showing in this months payment because you're not entitled to it this month because of the waiting period. 

If payment is on 9th of each month, this means your assessment periods are 3rd to 2nd of every month. You said you reported your first fit note 6th April. Did you report your health condition when you first claimed UC on 2nd April? 

If you did then your waiting period will be April to July.. LCWRA starts from assessment period 3rd July to 2nd August and first payment will be 9thAugust.

If you didn't report your health condition when you first claimed UC then your first payment will be 9th September. Regardless of which date you reported it, you're not owed any LCWRA element because it's not paid at all during the waiting period.

Ozzyuk69

My first note was submitted on the 4th April 

poppy123456

That doesn't change the advice i gave here.

poppy123456 said:

If payment is on 9th of each month, this means your assessment periods are 3rd to 2nd of every month. You said you reported your first fit note 6th April. Did you report your health condition when you first claimed UC on 2nd April? 

If you did then your waiting period will be April to July.. LCWRA starts from assessment period 3rd July to 2nd August and first payment will be 9thAugust.

If you didn't report your health condition when you first claimed UC then your first payment will be 9th September. Regardless of which date you reported it, you're not owed any LCWRA element because it's not paid at all during the waiting period.

Ozzyuk69

Many thanks for your advice much appreciated 

poppy123456

You're welcome.