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Hi, my name is Vanepipi! LCWRA. Will I get paid more over what I am receiving atm?

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Vanepipi
Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
edited May 4 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hello everyone, I ve received this message from the DWP:
The LCWRA element awarded to you will take affect 3 full assessment periods after you had provided your fit note as per the decision makers notes. This will fall into your 08/04/2024 - 07/05/2024 assessment period. What does it mean? I've been receiving UC since January 2024. Can someone kindly let me know what this means? Will I get paid more over what I am receiving atm?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,133 Disability Gamechanger
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    It means your maximum UC entitlement will increase by £416.19/month and you will see that in your payment on 14th May. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    Thank you very much for your reply. This means that I will get that amount on top of what I've been receiving which is 103£?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,133 Disability Gamechanger
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    Why have you only been receiving £103/month? Is there any deductions for anything? Are you working or living with a partner that works? or deductions for something else? 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    There is a deduction of 250£ because I declared that I'm receiving a pension from the country I'm from. I do live with a partner but we are not financially involved. Just the opposite. So I would need to understand if this amount will be added on top of this 103 £ or which calculation should I take? Thanks sincerely from your professional and prompt response., honestly.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,133 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks, that makes sense because the pension is deducted in full. Yes, the £416.19 will be on top of the £103. Make sure you check your next UC statement to see if the LCWRA element is included because they don't always get the waiting period correct. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,729 Scope online community team
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    Heya @Vanepipi and welcome to the community. 

    I can see Poppy is already helping you, but I just wanted to say hello and give you a quick welcome. :)
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    thank you Albus!!! I'm super happy to had joined this community and yes Poppy has been very helpful and very well informed!!. Thanks to you all. I don't feel that I'm alone anymore. 
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,729 Scope online community team
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    I'm so glad to hear that @Vanepipi you're always welcome to stick around and get to know people in the coffee lounge if you wanted to chat more. :) 
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    Thank you Albus 
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    Thank you. I misunderstood, my apologies.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    Hi Vanesa,

Apologies I had made an error in determining your LCWRA element.

I have taken a look at your claim in regard to the extra premium for having Limited capability for work and work related activity (LCWRA) and can advise of the following:
The decision to award LCWRA was made on 25/01/2024 this falls into the Universal credit assessment period 08/01/2024 – 07/02/2024 (this assessment period is disregarded).
Everyone who is found to have LCWRA must serve 3 assessment periods before the extra premium is paid (this is called the waiting period)
In your case the 3 assessments periods would be.
08/02/2024 – 07/03/2024
08/03/2024 – 07/04/2024
08/04/2024 – 07/05/2024
This means that from the statement 08/05/2024 – 07/06/2024  you will start to see the additional premium being paid (next month’s statement).
I hope this helps to explain how the system works.

Kind regards
UC team.

Can someone explain better what's the meaning of this. Will I get paid and when?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,133 Disability Gamechanger
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    What date exactly did you provide your first fit note? I can’t advise without knowing that information. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    25/01/2024.
    17/02/2024.
    The last one 09/03/2024.
    Thank you Poppy!
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,133 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks. Then what you’ve been told in that message is correct. Your waiting period is Feb to May… LCWRA starts from assessment period 8th May to 7th June and first payment is 14th June. No LCWRA element is owed. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    Perfect. Thank you very much for your reply honestly.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    How much will I get for LCWRA? There are different amounts displayed on Google.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    How much will I get from LCWRA? There are different amounts displayed on Google search. Can someone explain to me please?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,133 Disability Gamechanger
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    I advised you here how much it would be. 

    poppy123456 said:
    Yes, the £416.19 will be on top of the £103. 
    poppy123456 said:
    It means your maximum UC entitlement will increase by £416.19/month 

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Vanepipi
    Vanepipi Community member Posts: 20 Listener
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    All right I have a lot in my mind. Sorry and thank you
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,133 Disability Gamechanger
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    No problem. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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