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I've been awarded LCWRA. Will I get an additional amount backdated for 3 month waiting period?

garfield2010
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hi all I’m looking for advice please I’ve been awarded lwcra think that’s right Abbreviation
from 9th March 2021 my assessment period is from 24th to 25th if that makes sense I’m told I get additional amount from august 2nd but does this get back dated for the three months waiting period ? Thank u for yr time
from 9th March 2021 my assessment period is from 24th to 25th if that makes sense I’m told I get additional amount from august 2nd but does this get back dated for the three months waiting period ? Thank u for yr time
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Hi there
Congratulations on the award
No the waiting period isn't paid you get payment from the 4th month after reporting the condition -
thank u some people say it is some say it’s not so confused
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I can assure you the first 3 months are not paid I claim it myself and there are lirs if posts about it on here with advice from other too
Have a read of some of them in recent discussions or uc section -
As u can tell this is all new to me .. thank u for yr help
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Welcome to the community @garfield2010
Thanks for joining, and for posting your question. I hope that Janer1967's post has cleared that up for you.
Just to let you know, I've renamed your post a bit and moved it into our category for discussions relating to universal credit.
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garfield2010 said:hi all I’m looking for advice please I’ve been awarded lwcra think that’s right Abbreviation
from 9th March 2021 my assessment period is from 24th to 25th if that makes sense I’m told I get additional amount from august 2nd but does this get back dated for the three months waiting period ? Thank u for yr timeInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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