LCWRA

keekee91
keekee91 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hello could anyone explain or help me please?

I provided UC with a fit note on the 12/07/25 then another on the 04/08/25 (valid for 6 months) I went for an assessment on 13/10/25 and the decision was made on the 20/10/25 (I know it was rather quick)

The letter of confirmation isn't giving me much to go off. If I was to recieve any payments when would they start? I'm confused about the 3 months period from the first fit note provided? Could someone please help me? I have rang to try and get more information but I wasnt being clear with my question, I dont think. Hope ive been clear enough on this post? Hopefully!

Oh and finally my assessment period dates are 20th to the 19th and payments made on the 26th..if this helps?

Thankyou for reading, have a wonderful day 😊

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,600 Championing
    edited 8:48AM

    Lcwra has a waiting period of three full assessment periods before LCWRA is added to your award. No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

    Using the information given, my estimate of your waiting period:

    June/July : Partial Assessment Period not counted for waiting period

    July/August: AP 1

    August/September: AP 2

    September/October: AP 3

    October/November: Eligible for LCWRA element

    November 26: First LCWRA element paid.

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

    If LCWRA element is missing from your next statement, I estimate you are owed one month.

    Backpay is calculated separately and usually takes several weeks at least. You'll know when this has been done as a letter will be added to your Journal stating the amount owed, and a new version of the statement added.

    Payment will then follow within a few working days.

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