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

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Northfleet66
Northfleet66 Scope Member Posts: 38 Listener
edited August 2022 in Benefits and income
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

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  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,891 Championing
    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
    Northfleet66 Scope Member Posts: 38 Listener
    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
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,891 Championing
    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
    Northfleet66 Scope Member Posts: 38 Listener
    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
    Northfleet66 Scope Member Posts: 38 Listener
    Also forgot to say the ESA is contributions support group paid every 2 weeks and the £127.94 which is LWCRA paid monthly 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,464 Championing
    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.

    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
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    edited August 2022
    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
    Northfleet66 Scope Member Posts: 38 Listener
    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
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,464 Championing
    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
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    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.