LCWRA! Benefit.

Sxoxo

Hi I received a letter in my journal on the 11th Feb 2020 to say I have been accepted for lcwra. My sick note was handed in the job centre and accepted on the 9th of January 2020. When will my universal credit go up. Thank you!

poppy123456

HI and welcome,

It will depend when you started your claim for UC because there's a 3 full month assessment period waiting time. LCWRA is then paid on the 4th month of your claim.

Sxoxo

Hi thanks for the fast reply I have been on universal credit from July 2018

Abs_Scope

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poppy123456

I will either need the exact date of when your claim started or your assessment period dates, otherwise it's not possible to help you further.

chiarieds

Hi @Sxoxo - I just wanted to add my 'Welcome to the community,' as I see your query has been answered. Please do let us know if we can support you in any other way.

Sxoxo

@poppy123456 Sorry just checked. 12th july

poppy123456

My calculations are you will receive the extra LCWRA element in your May payment. This is because of the waiting period of 3 full assessment periods. As UC is paid in arrears the extra is paid in the 4th month.