LCWRA advice please. Why is my first payment not there?

jbwa
jbwa Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited August 2025 in Universal Credit (UC)

I received in my journal that I have been excepted for lwcra.. this was 13 August 2025. and that payments would start 3 months after first fit note.. my first fit note was 22nd April.. I get paid beginning of the month. It's not there. This one Sept.. does any one know what happens. Confused

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,459 Championing
    edited August 2025

    Even though you've received a decision letter, UC still need time to process everything.

    For brand new claims, 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?

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

    It's the date they are given to UC that counts, not the start date written on them.

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

    Finally what is your UC assessment period or payment date?

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