Hi, my name is samantha1234! When will I be paid LCWRA?

samantha1234
samantha1234 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited July 2025 in Universal Credit (UC)

I currently been awarded my lcwray first sick not was from 6/3/25 I have 3 children my claim has been benefit capped they have been paying my rent directly bit I have had £0 to live off since Feb so march April May June I have had £0 so when will I be paid as my case manager doesn't reply and I haven't a clue what to do

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  • samantha1234
    samantha1234 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Anyone

  • samantha1234
    samantha1234 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Could anyone point me in the right direction or explain this to me if you know how to

  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,423 Championing

    Hi there @samantha1234 and welcome to the community.

    Due to the nature of the community, it can sometimes take a while for people to see and comment on your discussion, so a bit of patience is often needed. Especially as people are here on their own free time.

    LCWRA is paid after a full 3 month payment cycles have passed. LCWRA component is then paid in on the 4th payment cycle.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,454 Championing

    I can advise on your LCWRA timeline with a bit more information, even though you've received the letter it does take time for UC to process the decision, add LCWRA into payment and calculate any backpay due. This all usually takes several weeks at least.

    The benefit cap will be lifted in the first Assessment Period LCWRA element payment applies.

    LCWRA has a waiting period of three full assessment periods, from the date the first Fit Note was handed in. No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

    What date did you report the health condition?

    What date was your first Fit Note?

    Were there any gaps in handing in Fit Notes, any that were backdated etc?

    Do you claim with a partner who gets LCWRA, or have Transitional Protection on your claim?

    Finally what is your UC assessment period or payment date?

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