nav[aria-label="Primary Navigation"] { padding: 0; & ul { list-style: none; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: row; justify-content: start; align-items: start; gap: 30px; padding: 0; & li { margin: 0; } & ul li { list-style: none; } } }

We want to hear from you: please tell us about your experience of the online community.

Hi, my name is Aaron817! When will I get LCWRA payment?

Aaron817

hi I was awarded lcwra on the 27th December 2024 and I wondered when I’d get more money and see a change on my uc account under payments. It’s been 3 months today as it’s now march 1st 2025 and nothing is showing up on my uc journal. Thanks kind regards Aaron

Find more posts tagged with

Comments

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.

What date did you report the health condition?

What date was your first Fit Note?

Were there any gaps in handing in Fit Notes, any that were backdated etc?

(any gaps would affect your waiting period)

Do you claim with a partner who gets LCWRA, have Transitional Protection on your claim or receive Carers Element in your name?

Finally what is your UC assessment period date?

Aaron817

My health condition started two years ago after a serious operation on my bowel. They had refused me two or three times a health assessment and then they did a video call one on the 6th or the 7th of December and on the 27th of December they sent me a letter on my uc journal saying that I had limited capability for work and work related activitiy. A couple of times they said no more fit notes and the last time it had ran out because I was on my own and was ill at the time so I couldn’t get to the doctors because I live in an isolated village. I’m single with no partner and no protection on my claim no carers element either

Aaron817

Also my last fitnote was in December I think

Aaron817

sorry it says my last fit note was from 3rd November 2024 - 3rd January 2025! Thanks for the help also

Kimi87

My guess is due to gaps in Fit Notes, they would start your waiting period in November.

What is your Assessment Period or payment date please?

Aaron817

my payment date on uc is the 4th of every month if that’s what you mean. They health assessed me in December on the 7th and they approved me to having lcwra on the 27th December 2025

Kimi87

My estimate of your waiting period would be:

October/November: Not counted for waiting period.

November/December AP1

December/January: AP 2

January/February: AP3

February/March: Eligible for LCWRA element

March 4th: First LCWRA element paid.

If LCWRA element is missing from your latest statement, I'd add a note onto your Journal, asking when you are eligible for LCWRA element to be paid.

It all depends on when they start your waiting period and only they can answer that.

Aaron817

thanks for your help it’s much appreciated! Kind regards Aaron

Albus_Alumni

Hey @Aaron817 apologies in the lateness for welcoming you to the community. I'm so glad Kimmy was able to get to the bottom of this for you. 😊

Aaron817

hi I’ve been In touch with UC and then said that I’m not going to be paid my first payment until may 2025 with nothing owed to me. Is that right? I was awarded lcwra on the 27th of December 2024. I assessment was on the 7th dec 2024. My last fit note was on November the 3rd 2024 - January 2025. It doesn’t make sense to me as it’s longer then 3 months. Thanks Aaron

Aaron817

my assessment not I

TheCs

Hhello there, sorry to jump onto this thread. My partner has been awarded LCWRA, his fit notes started on the 25/09/24 till the 10/11/24, unfortunately there was a gap of 11 days due to GP appointments being unavailable, the next fit note ran from the 21/11/24 to 02/1/25, next fit note ran from the 1/1/25 to the 9/3/25, his assessment was on the 13th of February 2025 and was awarded lcwra on the 27th of February. Our assessment period is the 7th to the 6th of each month and we are paid on the 13th. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Kimi87

Gaps in Fit Notes affect when the waiting period is counted from. The waiting period is three full assessment periods. Often the first Assessment Period is excluded if it isn't a full one.

So AP1, not counted, then AP2, AP3, AP4. This equals the waiting period of three full assessment periods.

Eligible for payment from AP5.

Kimi87

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/991483#Comment_991483

My estimate of your waiting period would be:

November/December: Not counted for waiting period as it is not a full AP.

December/JanuaryAP1

January/February: AP 2

February/March: AP3

March/April: Eligible for LCWRA element

April 13th: First LCWRA element paid.

TheCs

ThThank you for your reply, take it no back pay owed?

Kimi87

That's correct, during the waiting period no money is paid or subsequently owed.

TheCs

Just had this message in our journal, There is a 3 month gap from being awarded any additional funds for LCWRA. What does this mean please?

Kimi87

Unfortunately it means they are giving out incorrect advice which I've seen many times.

The waiting period is three full assessment periods.

Usually this starts from the date of first Fit Note, or in your case from when Fit Notes were supplied without gaps.

TheCs

Thank you, jot gal0ful them giving incorrect information out to people who are unfamiliar with the system, also just being reading about relevant period, is this following info correct and what does this mean please

starting from the first day of the third month after you submitted your medical evidence (like a fit note), which is often referred to as the "relevant period"; meaning you might need to wait up to three months before seeing the back payment in your Universal Credit award.

Kimi87

I've explained the details of the waiting period in my own words and done an estimated timeline for you.

I can't answer as to how other people describe the waiting period.

Component react.suggestedcontent had an error.

The value must be greater than or equal to 1.

Sign in or register for free

Get more out of your online community by signing in or registering