LCWRA payment

tulsamarney

Hello,

I'm new to this and quite confused. I submitted my first fit note on the 12th October. I received a LCWRA decision on the 8th January. My assessment periods run from the 14th to the 13th. I got my January UC statement but there was nothing about the LCWRA component, just wondering if this will be in February's statement. Thank you for your help :-) 

Albus_Alumni

Hi there @tulsamarney and welcome to the community.

I can understand the confusion, so don't worry there.  

Were all fit notes handed in without any breaks? 

tulsamarney

Hi @Albus_Scope 🙂 Thank you for your welcome and reply!

Yes, everything was handed in without any breaks. 

chiarieds

Hi @tulsamarney - from what you've said, then there's a 3 full month waiting period (Oct -Nov, Nov -Dec & Dec -Jan ) before the extra LCWRA element is payable. This is therefore due from your assessment period 14 Jan - 13 Feb, but, as this is paid in arrears, then you're first payment of the LCWRA element will be on 20 Feb. However this LCWRA element is only payable if you're not living with a partner that already claims this. Hope that helps.

tulsamarney

Hi @chiarieds thank you very much 🙂

I don't live with anyone claiming benefits so I'll wait for my statement on the 16th of Feb and then payment.