Hi, my name is chantry123! Will I get extra money if I'm on LCWRA and claiming carers?

chantry123

Hi just been awarded lcwra and I cliam cares will I get extra money

chantry123

Can you help please

chantry123

Rosie_Scope

Hi @chantry123, welcome to the community. Is it carer's element that you're receiving as part of your Universal Credit? If it is, usually this will stop and you'll start receiving your LCWRA amount instead.

The LCWRA payment is higher than what you'd be receiving for carer's element, so you shouldn't lose out on money but you can't have both at the same time.

chantry123

Just carers

chantry123

We mixed age husband on pension im is carer we borth been awarded lcwra i get 189 pound a month on uc

Rosie_Scope

Hi @chantry123, if you haven't already applied for carer's element, you wouldn't be able to claim it once you are receiving your LCWRA as they cancel each other out. If you already have it set up, it's likely it'll stop when your LCWRA payments start.

chantry123

I don't get carers element

Nightcity

if you already receive carers allowance you'll continue getting it weekly but it'll be deducted from your UC

chantry123

I know what about lcwra do I get payment for that

Rosie_Scope

Yes, for LCWRA you'll receive £423.27 per month, and that will usually start up after a 3 full assessment periods ☺️

chantry123

Thank you so mutch

chantry123