Just been awarded LCWRA but not sure if that means I get more money on UC
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LauraW1
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Hi all, I have just been awarded lcwra but have no clue if that means I get more money on uc, would love some help thanks in advance
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But, there is a three month wait for the first payment.
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Hu there
As above yes you get the payment and it is payable from the 4th assessment period from when you reported the medical condition as long as continuous fit notes have been submitted
If you have already waited longer than this for assessment you will be paid in your next uc payment but any arrears owed will take longer to calculate and be paid as a separate payment0 -
Could I just add that an exception to this would be if you are on a joint claim with a partner already receiving the LCWRA element, as it is only paid once on a claim.0
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Thank you yes I get pip also , I was referred back for an assessment in March as previously was Assesed as lwc,so when will I be paid please , thanks all0
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@LauraW1 did you report a change of circumstances to UC to get a reassessment or was this just a regular reassessment?If it was a regular reassessment you should receive your additional money for lcwra from the date of the decision (so in your next payment).If you were reassessed after reporting a change of circumstances it should be backdated to the date of change.0
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