Lump sum from lcwra affecting universal credit?

Peter1982

Hi all.

I have recently received a lump sum from universal credit regarding my lcwra. It put me over the £6000 limit for universal credit. Do i need to inform them about this?
Thank you!

Adrian_Scope

Hello @Peter1982. Is it that the backdated lump sum from UC combined with savings you have already take you over the £6,000 limit?

Adrian_Scope

Hello @Peter1982. Is it that the backdated lump sum from UC combined with savings you have already take you over the £6,000 limit?

Peter1982

Hi Adrian,

Yes it is.

Peter1982

Any advice?

Adrian_Scope

Hello @Peter1982. 
The backdated UC should be disregarded as capital for one year/52 weeks. If the backdated LCWRA and your current savings combined are still over £6,000 after a year it will all be counted as savings/capital. 

I hope that helps.

Peter1982

Thank you!