Hi, my name is Xtras28! When should I receive LCWRA payment?

Xtras28
Xtras28 Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
edited August 25 in Universal Credit (UC)

hello

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  • Xtras28
    Xtras28 Community Member Posts: 9 Listener

    I’ve just learnt today my application for LCWRA has been accepted, when should I receive payment, thank you .

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 9,064 Championing

    Was this a brand new claim, or did you previously have an award of LCW?

  • Xtras28
    Xtras28 Community Member Posts: 9 Listener

    this is a brand new claim.

    Sorry trying to navigate this site.. I’m new to this 😀

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 9,064 Championing

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

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

    Going forwards, you'll see LCWRA element added to your new payment statement, but it might not be on the next one.

    If any backpay is due, this is dealt with seperately. You'll know when this has been done as a letter will be added to your Journal stating the amount owed due to underpayment. The money will then be paid within a few working days and new versions of the applicable statements added.

  • Xtras28
    Xtras28 Community Member Posts: 9 Listener

    thank you for your reply very helpful, I don’t need to keep checking for messages, I’ve been every few minutes looking for any update!


    im having trouble. With this site, I don’t understand how to reply, took me a while to find your response.


    thank you .

  • Xtras28
    Xtras28 Community Member Posts: 9 Listener

    just to clarify, I had phone assessment June 25th, letter to confirm they had my details on July 13th, yesterday in my UC journal confirmation that I have been awarded LCWRA, how long should I wait? This application started in May.

    🙂

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 9,064 Championing
    edited August 25

    Looking at the information given, you probably aren't due any backpay.

    Due to the waiting period, you probably won't see the LCWRA element until the statement for your September/October Assessment Period.

    Or if I'm incorrect, it could be on the statement for your August/September Assessment Period.

  • Xtras28
    Xtras28 Community Member Posts: 9 Listener

    ok thank you ☺️


    I was hoping sooner but hey ho 🙂