Hi, my name is fehmida! When will I receive my first LCWRA payment?

fehmida
fehmida Community member Posts: 7 Listener
edited September 4 in Universal Credit (UC)

hi my names fehmida I just needed help with when I would receive my first lcwra payment I don’t understand the way they have explained it I started to claim universal credit in may I gave my fit note on 3rd June I was awarded lcwra I got my letter on 28th August .. when would I get paid if anyone could help please thank you

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,743 Online Community Coordinator

    Hey there @fehmida and welcome to the community.

    Congratulations on your LCWRA award, that must be a huge relief?
    I'm afraid I'm still learning the ins and outs of how UC works, but I believe you will receive your 1st payment on the 4th payment cycle. Were there any gaps in your fit notes at all?

  • fehmida
    fehmida Community member Posts: 7 Listener

    hi my sick note was for 6 months which ends in October I was told I don’t need to send anymore.. I received my statement for uc today that does not include any lcwra in there

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,743 Online Community Coordinator

    Ok thank you, which date do you usually receive your UC?

  • fehmida
    fehmida Community member Posts: 7 Listener

    I receive it on the 10th of each month

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,743 Online Community Coordinator

    Ok, so I believe you'll receive your first LCWRA payment on October 10th?

    So June/July, July/Aug, Aug/Sept, that'll be the three months wait. I'm sure one of our super smart regulars will correct me if I've gotten that wrong. 😅

  • fehmida
    fehmida Community member Posts: 7 Listener

    thank you so much for helping me means a lot I was so confused by it all .. metal health is not great so went into panic mode thank you again

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/906094#Comment_906094

    fantastic advice and absolutely spot on! 😁

    No LCWRA element is owed due to it not being paid during that waiting period.

  • fehmida
    fehmida Community member Posts: 7 Listener

    so I should receive my payment in October is that correct? Any ideas on how much the payment is? Thank you

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/906108#Comment_906108

    Yes that’s correct. LCWRA will increase your maximum UC entitlement by £416.19/month.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,743 Online Community Coordinator
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/906106#Comment_906106

    Hah, you have no idea how happy that's made me. 😆

  • fehmida
    fehmida Community member Posts: 7 Listener

    thank you so much guys means so much for all the help and the time you gave me thank you .. can we talk about anything on here ? Or is it just certain topics ?

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,743 Online Community Coordinator

    I'm so glad to hear we could help @fehmida and please feel free to look around and join in any of the conversations, or even start your own. I always recommend the coffee lounge for some lighthearted chats. 😊

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