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angeb
angeb Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
Good morning please can someone tell me when am to receive my first payment my first sick note was put in on the 17th July and received my letter on the 4th oct saying I was awarded lcwra when is my 3 month period up and when is my first payment likely to be and will I be owed anything 
thank you in advance 


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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    What date do you usually receive your money each month?
  • angeb
    angeb Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Morning poppy thank you for the quick response and my normal uc is paid on the 20th of each month x
  • angeb
    angeb Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    That was my letter to say I’ve been awarded it and the date of my first sick note if this helps am so confused with this 3 month wait and not knowing when to expect it or expect it at all if you know what I mean but proper appreciate your quick response x
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    If the 17th July was the same date you reported your health condition then your waiting period will be as follows....

    Aug/Sept, Sept/Oct, Oct/Nov.. LCWRA starts from assessment period 14th Nov to 13th Dec and first payment will be 20th December. No LCWRA element is owed.
  • angeb
    angeb Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thank you so much been a big help have a lovely day xx
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    You're welcome. Thanks and you too. :)
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 10,070 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Hey there @angeb I'm so glad to see Poppy has been able to help you here, but I just wanted to pop in and wish you a very warm welcome to the community. :)