How long do I have to wait for LCWWRA back payment?

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Kemmie
Kemmie Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
edited August 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
My name is Kemmie and am new to scope. Can someone please advise?

Question: How long do I have to wait for for LCWWRA back payment? I was told I had been back dated from April 26th 2022 and I can see that on my statement I have awarded LCWWRA for assessment period July and August 2022 which will be paid 1st September. Can anyone tell me how long I have to wait as today is the 7th day that my letter says I will get an update,however there is nothing on my journal.

Thank you

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    There's a full 3 month assessment period waiting time and the extra money is then paid from the 4th month of your claim. It's not paid at all during the waiting period.
    If you were awarded from April then your waiting period will be April/May, May/June, June/July... LCWRA payable from AP 26th July to 25th August and first payment will be 1st September.
    No LCWRA element is owed, which is why you haven't recieved a letter on your journal. It says "if we owe you some money you will receive a letter in 7 days"
  • Kemmie
    Kemmie Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    Thank you so much @poppy123456 for your response,it's my first time declaring all my comorbidities as it is now impacted on my ability to work.The benefit system is all new to me after having been a frontline proffessional for 18 years.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello there @Kemmie and welcome, thanks for reaching out with your query. I'm glad finding the community has helped to answer it :)

    I'm sure the benefits system must feel a little overwhelming and new as you say, so please don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions. 

    If you'd like to have a look around the rest of the forum please do feel free, here's a few of the best places to get started:

    • Recent discussions is where you'll find all the latest conversations our members are having
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    Enjoy exploring, and have a lovely weekend!

    Alex
  • Kemmie
    Kemmie Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    Thank you for the warm welcome @Alex_Scope.I have been looking round since I joined yesterday,it great to have a forum that is safe to offload and reflect.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    That's lovely to hear, thanks for your feedback @Kemmie and I look forward to seeing you around the forum :)

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