LCWRA

mohK

Hi, as Iv just been approved with LCWRA

My first sick note was sept 2024 assessment 2025 Jan

Payment is every month 29th

I was told on 19 Feb I will get LCWRA

will I get 1 months back dated or till March as my last sick note was from jan to march

due to my health I didn’t upload but did tell assessment taker and post later on my journal

Kimi87

LCWRA has a waiting period of three full assessment periods, from the date the first Fit Note was handed in. No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

Any breaks in providing Fit Notes will effect when the waiting period is counted.

What were the exact dates please that your Fit Notes were provided?

As of February 19th you don't need to provide any more due to the LCWRA decision.

mohK

hi Kimmy

first sick note

16/09/2024 to 13/10/2024

Second

13/10/2024 to 12/11/2024

third

12/11/2024 to 10/01/2025

Feb 19 2025 I passed LCWRA AND also had sick note from 10/01/2025 to march

wil I be owed 1 month or two months and Will my payment be this month Feb 29

Kimi87

Assuming your normal payment date is the 29th (and since there is no 29 February you will be paid March 1st).

August/September: Partial AP not counted for waiting period.

September/October: AP 1

October/November: AP 2

November/December: AP 3

December/January: Eligible for LCWRA element.

29th January: First LCWRA element paid

Up until now they owe you one month.

If it isn't on your next statement, this means they haven't had time to process the decision and will owe you two months.

Money owed is calculated separately. You'll know when this has been done as a letter will be added to your Journal stating the amount owed. The money will then arrive several working days later into your bank account.

Do you claim with a partner who gets LCWRA themselves, or have Transitional Protection on your claim?

mohK

Thank you Kimmy, my next statement is due 25 Feb 2025.

It’s only me as I’m single.

Does this mean I will get LCWRA AND UC?

Thank you for your kind help and explaining this to me.

Kimi87

UC is a benefit made up of many elements. LCWRA element (£416.19) will be added to your UC award before any deductions.

mohK

Thank you Kimmy you have been very helpful.

mohK

another quick question, what deductions do you mean?

Kimi87

Some people have money deducted from their UC award for varying reasons.

Having capital over £6k, pensions, repayment of advances, overlapping benefits including Carers Allowance, New Style ESA, if claiming Housing Element then living with a non dependant, having a spare bedroom... Probably many other reasons I don't know about too!

mohK

I only get UC which I got advance payment.

no savings, I applied for esa new style and I was passed fit for LCWRA.

I have asked for my advance payment deduction to be stopped for short time will they accept?

Kimi87

Repayments are not an area I have any experience or knowledge about.

mohK

Thank you for your help and advise.

Much appreciated.

hope you have a lovely weekend.

Morgan_Scope

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/987537#Comment_987537

Hello @mohK

They will usually only be able to pause the New Claim Advance repayments once, for a period of up to 3 months.

mohK

thank you for letting me know Morgan.

it’s first time Iv asked for it to be paused.