LCWRA!!.CONFUSED

kath1206

I've just received notification to say I am part of LCWRA group,. I'm on UC,how will it affect my claim,my first sick note was 9 June 24..am I going to have to put a change on my UC claim and am i going to end up being told i owe them money?.I usually get payments on 15 of month,is it going to affect or hold up my payments.i have direct debits due to go out.

Rosie_Scope

Hi @kath1206, welcome to the community.

Now that you're in the LCWRA group, you won't have to look for work and you'll get some extra money each month in your Universal Credit payment. Depending on a couple of factors, there is usually a waiting period of three full months before you receive your first LCWRA payment and it's paid on the fourth month, so don't worry if you don't receive it immediately.

LCWRA is part of Universal Credit, so you shouldn't need to put in for any changes in circumstances as it's all part of the same thing. You'll also continue to receive your usual UC payments until the extra money starts coming through 😊

kath1206

Thankyou for your reply, greatly appreciated.My anxiety is through the roof.🥴

Rosie_Scope

No problem @kath1206, it can be a worrying time! Lots of our members have been through it, so you're definitely not alone in feeling anxious. Hope it all comes through for you okay 😊