Am I entitled to extra lcwra payments if my wife already gets them and we claim as a couple?

tales1979

Hi me and my wife claim as a couple she has lcwra and gets payment for it  I've been awarded lcwra last week and been handing fit notes in since 2020  the uc advisor says I'm not intitled to anything extra or backdated money is this right.Thanks 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

Yes that is correct you can only get 1 element of lcwra in a claim even if both of you are both awarded 

calcotti

Do either of you receive DLA or PIP?

tales1979

Not yet I'm waiting on my pip form arriving. Thanks 

tales1979

Someone mentioned there is a carers element available I don't low anything bout benefits can that be something for us.Thnks

poppy123456

If your PIP claim is successful and you're award includes the daily living part then your partner can claim the carers element and you can claim the LCWRA element.

calcotti

It would be sensible for your wife to report to UC now that she cares for you and that you have applied for PIP. That will make it easier for her to get the carer element of UC backdated should you get an award of daily living PIP.

tales1979

Ok thanks 

tales1979

Ok thanks 

tales1979

How far back can lcwra be backdated 

tales1979

I'm in Scotland. Thanks

poppy123456

tales1979 said:

How far back can lcwra be backdated 

As previously advised, you won't be able to claim 2 LCWRA elements. Only 1 can be claimed per claim.

Your wife should report being your carer, as advised, then the LCWRA element can be paid to you but you won't receive any backdated money.

If you're then awarded daily living PIP your wife can then claim the carers element for looking after you.

tales1979

Hi sorry I should have said it's my sister that wants to know.Thanks Ian

poppy123456

I see. There's a 3 month waiting period and the extra money is paid from the 4th month of your claim. When it's paid from will depend on what date the health condition was reported and the dates of your assessment periods.