Payment of LCWRA

hellsbells42

Hi, can someone tell me if they know when I will get my first payment of LCWRA. I got a note on my journal on Wednesday saying I qualify for it but I don't know how long it will be before I get anything. No-one ever replies on the journals

poppy123456

It's paid from the 4th month of your claim starting from when you first handing in the sick note.

hellsbells42

4th month? Wow! I thought I would get it any day now. My first sick note went in on 14th Nov.

poppy123456

Yes the 4th month, it's called the "waiting period." ESA was exactly the same and for that it's called assessment period and extra money is paid from the 14th week of your claim for that.

See link. Scroll down to waiting period.

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/Universal_Credit_Work_Capability_Assessment

hellsbells42

thanks @poppy123456 , I guess it's just the waiting game then!!!