Can I work whilst claiming LCWRA, my wife works and claims UC.

DeanoAnderson
DeanoAnderson Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited August 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
Can I work whilst claiming LCWRA, my wife works and claims UC, does it matter where I work? Thank you in advance for advice...

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    HI,

    You would both be claiming UC as a couple, rather than just your wife. Yes you can work while claiming UC. Whether you would still be entitled to any UC would depend on both of your earnings because your UC will reduce by 63% after the work allowance. Use a benefits calculator to check continued entitlement.

    If you continue to be entitled to some UC while working do be aware that if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming LCWRA then you could be re-assessed early and the decision could go against you. If you start working you'll need to report the changes onto your journal.


  • DeanoAnderson
    DeanoAnderson Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you Poppy, I don't feel ready to work, still unwell, just would make things worst for me I suppose..never been out of work..

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