First UC Statement

Silver925

Hello,

I got my first UC Statement this morning. It said I will be getting £539.05 this month. I get NS ESA of £281.10 a fortnight. My UC deductions are of £601.05 because of NS ESA and spare bedroom for housing element. My question is do I still qualify for free NHS treatment such as prescriptions, dental and opticians? I know I have asked this question before but I just want to clarify now I have my Statement. I don't thing much will change each month unless my circumstances change. Thank You in advance.

Silver925

I don' know if I have had LCWRA added it dosn't look like it. Is this normal and will it be added later? Thank You

Kimi87

If LCWRA isn't listed on the statement (really common at the moment) this is a mistake.

You need to add a Journal note (using the payment option) stating that LCWRA element is incorrectly missing.

You'll know when this has been sorted as a letter will be added to your Journal stating the amount owed due to underpayment. The money will then be paid within a few working.

Only take home pay impacts entitlement to free NHS costs when someone is on Universal Credit. Take home pay refers to money earned through working.

If you have no money earned through working then you are eligible for full help with NHS costs.

Silver925

Thanks,

I don't have a work Coach. I have a Case Worker who answers my messages is this normal? He dosn't always answer on time. The LCWRA is mentioned in the statement summary, but I don't think it's been added. Should I just leave a message in journal for Case Worker and if an error will it get sorted? Just very anxious. Thank You

Kimi87

Yes with LCWRA you don't have a work coach.

Why exactly do you think LCWRA hasn't been added?

Did you want to post details of your statement? If you use a screenshot please ensure all personal details are blacked out.

Silver925

I don't know. It just seems like a low amount of money £539.05 to have had LCWRA added. I have deductions of £601.05 it says because I get NS ESA and for a spare bedroom for housing element. I don't really understand their calculation.

Kimi87

UC is a benefit made up of different elements.

First they add up everything you are entitled to.

Then any deductions are made.

You are paid the balance.

Standard Allowance +LCWRA pays £823.41.

So after the New Style ESA deduction £214.36 is payable for those two elements.

You also have a deduction to your Housing Element due to having a spare bedroom.

Don't forget you are also getting £281.10 a fortnight in New Style ESA payments. £609.05 is the monthly equivalent as ESA is a weekly benefit, UC monthly and there are 4.3 weeks in a month.

Silver925

Thank You,

I have left a message in my journal so if anything is not right they can now sort it out. Thank You. It might be correct. I am still getting used to all this.