Do u get both the element of 350 and the work allowance on lcwra on UC please?

john1980
john1980 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited September 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
Do u get both the element of 350 and the work allowance on lcwra on UC please? I don't work partner does will we get both the lcwra as well as the earnings allowance of 293 before deductions? Advice please

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Yes that’s correct.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    Yes you get both. You will have the LCWRA element included in the calculation of your maximum UC amount. The first £293 of your partner’s earnings will be ignored (I infer you are getting the housing element in your UC award).
  • john1980
    john1980 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thanks all