Lwrca

gemzyb
gemzyb Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener
in Benefits and income

Hi guys,

Can anyone give me advice please.. I currently claim lwrca working 8 hrs a week, I've had to finish work completely due to my health, can I claim esa as well as lwrca and uc??

Thank you in advance.

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,769 Championing

    Eligibility for New Style ESA depends on recent sufficient NI Contributions.

    If awarded it would be deducted from your UC payment in full.

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance

  • gemzyb
    gemzyb Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    According to my uc I can have £404 a month before any deductions, this is my confusion

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 5,769 Championing
    edited March 4

    You are talking about the work allowance. That is the amount of money you can earn before deductions are made.

    Usually UC would deduct £0.55 for every £1 earned.

    With the work allowance, those deductions wouldn't happen until you've earned £404.

    ESA is not earnings and subject to a full deduction from UC.

  • gemzyb
    gemzyb Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    Ah I see!! Thank you so much for your advice I was so confused.

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