I've been awarded LCWRA. Am I entitled to extra money?

Sheree_8

Hi. 

I have received notification in my Journal, that I have been awarded Limited Capability for work and work related activity.  I am pleased to find out this. 

The only thing am unsure and slightly confused is if there be additional money added to my Universal Credit Award,  also I have read on direct gov/universal credit, that:

"If you made a new  claim for Universal Credit on 3rd April 2017, and have limited capacity for work, you will not get the extra amount"

When the Job coach advised myself to apply for the work capabilities at end of March/beginning of April, she mentioned there is extra money if I did qualify. 

 This is where I am confused, as if there be extra money or not. Could someone please help advise?!? As am still new to universal credit. 

Leigh14

Hi @Sheree_8. As you qualify for LWCRA, then you’ll receive an added payment. It should say this on your Universal Credit journal when they notified you of the outcome.

Leigh14

Sorry, should have added, the LWA doesn’t give extra money. Think they did before the date you mentioned though.

calcotti

With LCWRA you will get extra money but only from the fourth payment after you reported your health condition.

Sheree_8

@Leigh14 Thank you.  Ah OK I understand. The letter was quite vague regarding money. It just mentioned if any monies owed to you then there be a notification within next 7 days on Journal. 

Sheree_8

@calcotti Thank you. I reported health conditions and disability in December and fit/sick note from 21.12.20. When I first applied for UC 

janer1967

@Sheree_8 you should get the first payment in your may uc payment going on dates you give 

Sheree_8

@janer1967 Thank you. Fingers crossed. Hope you are well x

calcotti

If claim start date is 21st December LCWRA a payable from April payment by my reckoning.
The ‘relevant period’ is the three periods from Dec-Jan, Jan-Feb and Feb-March. So LCWRA included for March to April payable on 27th April.

Sheree_8

@calcotti I thought that might be as well. 

Ross_Alumni

Hello @Sheree_8

I hope you are well, have you found the above information and advice from other members helpful?

Sheree_8

@Ross_Scope Morning. Yes I did find very helpful. I still new to UC  so finding a bit of a mine field at best of times and the Gov website don't always help.