LCWRA and a joint UC claim

Sophs50522
Sophs50522 Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi, if my partner moves in with me I will have to change my UC over to a joint claim which would resulting in closing down my current claim. Will I need to re apply for LCWRA again ? I am currently in receipt of this.

Thank you 

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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    I believe there can be only one LCWRA element in a joint claim, can I ask, does your partner also claim LCWRA ? 
  • Sophs50522
    Sophs50522 Online Community Member Posts: 16 Connected
    No he doesn't. He works full time, but would I need to re apply if it goes over to a joint claim
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,736 Championing
    You do not need to reapply because you’re already claiming UC. 

    You need to report a change of circumstances when your partner moves in with you and tell them. You will then be sent a linking code.

    Your partner will also need to start a claim for UC their self and use the linking code to join both claims together. You will then keep the same assessment periods and payment date.

    Please note, when you go from single to joint claim all your journal entries will be cleared so please keep a copy of the work capability assessment decision letter just incase they don’t include the LCWRA element once it’s a joint claim. 

    Whether there’s any entitlement to UC will depend on your joint circumstances. If your partner has capital of more than £16,000 it will mean there’s no entitlement for both of you and your UC will end. 

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