Hi, my name is jamesmadill! Just been told I've got LCWRA. How does it work?

jamesmadill
jamesmadill Listener
edited November 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
just been told ive gt lcwra. what is this. how does it work im on uc. all new to me.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Championing
    It means that you will receive an extra £354 per month in your maximum UC entitlement, which is payable from the 4th assessment period after you reported your health condition, providing you sent a fit note without any gaps until the decision was made on your claim.
    The advice is assuming you're not claiming UC with a partner that already receives the LCWRA element on your claim.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope
    Congratulations on your award @jamesmadill :) That sounds like good news. 

    It can all be a bit confusing, can't it? 

    I hope that poppy123456's reply has helped to clear that up for you. Citizens Advice also have some information about LCWRA on their website, which you might find helpful:
    If the DWP don’t think you can get ready for work

    They’ll say you have 'limited capability for work-related activity' (LCWRA).

    You won’t have to work or do anything to get ready for work. You'll also get £354.28 extra each month.

    You’ll usually start getting the extra money after 3 months. You’ll get it straight away if you were getting ESA when you applied for Universal Credit, or if your doctor says you have less than a year to live.

    If you already have to do some work-related requirements, the DWP might decide you can stop them earlier than 3 months.


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