Lcwra, carers element

Jentoo

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can help me understand.

My daughter receives DLA and we get the disabled child element for her.

I get LCWRA and my partner gets pip. He qualifies for LCWRA but because we're in a joint claim only one of us can claim it.

I enquired about the carers element on my journal but was told that because we both qualify for LCWRA neither of us can claim as our daughters carer, I'm getting conflicting information online so wanted to check if anyone here knows if this is correct?

Thanks

Kimi87

That is incorrect, the maximum entitlement for a couple is

1x LCWRA

1x Carers Element

So whoever isn't named as getting LCWRA on the claim should be entitled to Carers Element.

The same person cannot get both as only the higher financial amount is paid.

For the person not getting LCWRA, Carers Element is the higher financial amount and should be payable.

Jentoo

Thank you, I thought that was the case. I will ring the main office on Monday and see if I can get it sorted

kelllllllyb

I want to no this can my daughter claim for me or will I lose it

Kimi87

What benefits exactly do you receive in your name?

Does your Daughter already have an open UC claim? Does she receive LCWRA element for herself, or Carers Element for looking after someone else?

Does your Daughter receive Carers Allowance for looking after anyone?