Universal Credit, LCWRA Arrears and PIP

Fudgie73
Fudgie73 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hello

If anyone could help this would be great.

All the following is to do with a New Assessment from Universal Credit currently going through.

My partner and I are in receipt of Universal Credit (UC), I also recieve PIP at the full amount ongoing and the LCWRA was awarded just after Covid but backdated 18 months. At the time I was asked if I wanted the payments split but as they said it wouldn't be counted towards my savings I took the full amount.

I know PIP is separate to UC but I have notified them anyway that I receive it, that way I kept them informed.

I am Confused now though and could really do with help if i needed to be pointed I another direction also that would be great as I am stressed.

In the Assessment I am being told that any money from the backdated LCWRA after 12 months is classed as savings and the same with my PIP (which I thought was a disregarded income). This money has been put aside for a new special bed and a suitable chair and sofa, I haven't been out anywhere since covid apart from appointments as I've been to ill and it's still ongoing now.

As the money is over the £6000 we're now looking at having to pay money back, going back years. Is this correct I cannot find any info on the direct gov website regarding this.

Also my partner is supposed to retire at the end of August but as he's fit and well wants to continue working. Both UC and Pensions have given different answers as to what will happen if he does or doesn't retire a d the time is creeping up quickly on him we just need to know the best route for him to take as I'll be under pension age when it's his time to retire.

I am so confused with it all and to be honest just want to know the facts.

Thanks in advance

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