On joint universal credit.ive just been given pip will that mean i automatally get the lcwra?

debbywatts

Me and my partner on joint universal credit.ive just been given pip will that mean i automatally get the lcwra im 49 and have depression anxity meneries ive put in for work assement.a while ago waiting due to covid theres a back log.my partner has put in for carers as hes my full carer and we both dont have work commitments on universal credit 

debbywatts

Ive just cashed in my pension due to health doctor signed a paper to get it saying can not work.and i had payment which has gone for our wedding honeymoon and reception I didunt understand it was going to be counted as earnings as dwp gave me a p45 to help claim tax back.universal credit didnt pay us this month due to it being earning should have gotton 509 as a couple but nothing we hope they have paid our rent as it goes direct to landlord.we hope we get paid next month as no earnings going on as i have mental health my partners my carer.will we get paid net month 

poppy123456

Hi,

Your PIP award doesn't automatically entitle you to LCWRA. You will need to have a work capability assessment for this and wait for the decision to be made.

If you are receiving a weekly pension then you need to report the changes to UC because this will be classed as income and reduce your UC.

A tax rebate is classed as earnings in the month it's received so yes it's correct that it reduced your UC.

Your statement on your journal will tell you what you will have received, including any rent that was paid to your landlord.

For your next payment, if you have no earnings then you will receive your full amount of UC.

If you're receiving the daily living part of PIP then your partner can claim carers element for looking after you. They need to report the changes and it will be added to your monthly payment.

If your partner claims carers allowance this will be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.

Alex_Alumni

Hi @debbywatts thanks for reaching out with your query and welcome to the community How are you today?

Has poppy helped advise you with her reply, or is there anything you're still unsure of? Please do say, and we'll be happy to assist.

Just to say, I've also moved your post into our Universal Credit category and changed the title, so that it can help future forum members with similar experiences find information more easily. 

Alex