Hi, my name is Christine100! Do I have to wait 3 months to be paid for LCWRA?

Christine100

Hi just been awarded lcwra but been told I won’t be paid for 3 months so is it right that uc don’t owe you for them 3 months 

poppy123456

There's a full 3 month assessment period waiting time and the extra money is then paid from the 4th month after you reported your health condition, supported by a fit note within 7 days of that. It's the paid at the end of that 4th month. The LCWRA element isn't paid at all during this waiting period.

When it's paid from exactly will depend on the answers to the following questions.

What date exactly did you report your health condition/provide your first fit note? If you're not sure then please look through your journal because i need exact dates.

What date do you usually receive your money each month?

Rosie_Scope

Hi @Christine100, looks like you're well on your way to getting some advice with Poppy, but I just wanted to pop in to say hello and welcome to the community. Just so you know, I've moved your discussion over to our Universal Credit section, so people can find it more easily and share their experiences