Hi, my name is kopqueen! I got awarded LCWRA

kopqueen

Hi I put my first fit note in on November 17th 2023 until January 17th 2024 then from January 17th to march 17th 2024 I got awarded LCWRA February 24th 2024 when will I get my first payment and am I owed any money, thank you 

poppy123456

It would be either March or April. The exact date will depend on what date you usually receive your money each month. 

kopqueen

I presume I do not have any back payments due, thank you for your help 

poppy123456

Highly unlikely that you will be owed any LCWRA element.

If you or a partner were receiving earnings since you provided your first fit note and you didn’t previously have the work allowance then you will be owed some money from that. 

kopqueen

I was getting UC before and do not have a partner, why do they make things so confusing 😪 they do not give any information on the letter if they did things would be simpler.
Thank you for your help 

poppy123456

The letters are standard letters so that's why they don't give any other information. If you can tell me what date you usually receive your money each month then I can tell you when it's paid from exactly. 

kopqueen

I get my UC on the 6th of every month 

poppy123456

That means your waiting period will be Nov/Dec, Dec/Jan, Jan/Feb.. LCWRA starts from Feb/March assessment period and first payment will be 6th April. No LCWRA element is owed. 

kopqueen

Thank you so much for your help 👍

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @kopqueen

Just wanted to comment and say welcome to the community!