Hi, my name is Northfleet66!Am I entitled to the cost of living payment?

Northfleet66

Hi I’m after some help I get ESA support group and also now get the LWCRA from universal credit I get the universal credit and the new LWRCA and they deduct the ESA away from the Universal credit and the LWCRA

am I entitled to the cost of living payment I got the oayment as I was claiming with my partner I niw claim on my own as we have separated 

any help will be much appreciated 

Graham

bg844

You’ll be entitled to the second payment of £324. If you claim PIP you will get £150 from the 20th September.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Northfleet66

So by claiming esa and LWCRA from universal credit I defo get the cost of living payment ?? 

I have made a claim for PIP back in June if I get this will I get the £150 backdated 

I am so confused

tThank uou
Graham

bg844

Having an award of Universal Credit entitles you (provided it isn’t a nil award with the exception of deductions). As for the PIP you won’t be entitled for the extra £150 as you claimed after the cut off date (25th May)

So you will get the second payment in the autumn.

Northfleet66

Thanks I don’t think I will get then because my payment statement reads like this

universal credit£334
LWCRA £354.28

Estimated ESA monthly payment £509.60

£689.19 awarded minus £509.60 other benefit income

total monthly payment £127.94

so I am not sure if I get UC


so confused does this mean I will still get the cost of living payment

many thanks
Graham

Northfleet66

Also forgot to say the ESA is contributions support group paid every 2 weeks and the £127.94 which is LWCRA paid monthly 

poppy123456

The criteria for the 2nd payment hasn't been announced yet. However, providing you receive a payment (regardless of how much that is) then you should be entitled to the £324. The fact that your ESA is deducted from your UC will make no difference to the CoL payment.

Northfleet66 said:

I have made a claim for PIP back in June if I get this will I get the £150 backdated 

Even if you're awarded PIP, you will not be entitled to the £150. You must have received a payment (or later receive a payment) of one of these qualifying benefits for 25 May 2022 to get the payment. Your claim started in June, which was after the eligibility date.

calcotti

Northfleet66 said:

Thanks I don’t think I will get then because my payment statement reads like this

universal credit£334
LWCRA £354.28
Estimated ESA monthly payment £509.60
£689.19 awarded minus £509.60 other benefit income

total monthly payment £127.94

so I am not sure if I get UC

LCWRA is part of UC. The £127.94 is a UC payment.

Northfleet66

So even thou I get contribution ESA and the LWCRA is contribution I will still get it as I’ve was awarded and then deducted by the ESA I get

sorry for going on

Grahsm 😝

poppy123456

Northfleet66 said:

So even thou I get contribution ESA and the LWCRA is contribution I will still get it as I’ve was awarded and then deducted by the ESA I get

The LCWRA is part of UC and isn't contributions based. As we've advised because you receive a payment of UC each month then you'll be entitled to the £324.

calcotti

Northfleet66 said:

So even thou I get contribution ESA and the LWCRA is contribution I will still get it as I’ve was awarded and then deducted by the ESA I get

The LCWRA is not contribution based. As per my earlier reply - the LCWRA is part of UC. The ESA is irrelevant.