Hi, my name is jojo1987! Awarded LCWRA, will i be due any back money?

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jojo1987
jojo1987 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited January 2024 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi ive just had my wca assesment decision back and have been found to have Lcwra, i put my sick note in on the 3rd sept with no gaps and was given the decision today i usually get paid on the 12th of the month will i be due any back money? Thanks in advance

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 10,211 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Heya @jojo1987, welcome to the community. :) 

    Congratulations on your LCWRA award!  I believe you'll start receiving your LCWRA pay from the 4th payment cycle.  If you're due any backpay, that will go in separately and they will advise you on your journal.  
  • jojo1987
    jojo1987 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Aww thank you so much for your reply what does the 4th payment cycle mean?  
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 10,211 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Basically it'll be your 4th UC payment date from when the first sick note was handed in. I'm not an expert on how the dates work, but I'm sure one of our super informed regulars will be able to clarify soon. 
  • jojo1987
    jojo1987 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thank you so much fpr your info i think i get it now as you leave the first 3 months out thanks you
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Your waiting period will be Sept to Dec… LCWRA element starts from 6th Dec to 5th Jan and first payment will be 12th Jan. This means up to now they owe you 1 months LCWRA element. 

    Money owed will be paid separately to your usual monthly money and often takes quite a few weeks to pay it.