Just been accepted for lcwra after 2 years of failing

Moz83

As title states, I've been trying to get accepted for lcwra.

I was accepted just last week finally.

Months of anxiety attacks, feeling people didn't believe me, some folks will know what I mean.

Anyway, my first fit note for the acceptance, I think is June 2 '24, I was given my acceptance letter on my Journal on October 23rd, I spoke to UC about back pay as a Google search showed alot of people had to ring to activate/trigger a quicker payment.

I get Paid on 6th so would I be correct to think I would be getting 2 months of lcwra ontop of my regular UC payment?

Also do I need to notify PIP of my new benefit award?

Thank you in advance.

I hope everyone reading this has a great day.

Moz

Moz83

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/124738/just-been-accepted-for-lcwra-after-2-years-of-failing

The reason I ask is because I need a new oven at home and I was going to ask for a budget loan to cover the costs, but if I will have enough then I will use my current one for another week.

poppy123456

More information is needed before I can advised.

1/ I will need to know the exact date you provided that first fit note, not the date on it or the date it was accepted. If you're unsure, please have a look back through your journal.

2/ Were there any gaps in your fit notes?

3/ Did you have LCW before this decision was made?

You don't need to inform PIP.

Moz83

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/932484#Comment_932484

The fit not was submitted/verified on the 4th June as my previous 1 was declined as I had to specifically have worsening out on my conditions namely agoraphobia and anxiety.

There was no gaps as 1st fit note was for 1 month and the second was for 2 months, my third was up until Middle of December approx 3months. Fit note was marked accepted on 14th June in my Journal which was to cover the date the previous fitnote was refused as advised by the Advisor at Job Centre.

I did not receive LCW beforehand, as it had been refused even at Tribunal.

poppy123456

Thank you. That means your waiting period is as follows…

June/July, July/Aug, Aug/Sept.. LCWRA element starts from 30th Sept to 29th Oct and first payment will be 6th November. No LCWRA element is owed.

The reason no money is owed is because you provided your first fit note in the middle of assessment period 30th May to 29th June, which doesn't count.

This is because the waiting period is 3 full assessment periods and the extra money is then paid from the 4th month, with first payment being the end of that month. You need to check your next statement to make sure the element is included.