LCWRA- what is deemed first evidence of disability?

Dorie
Dorie Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
edited March 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
HI, I uploaded my first sick note to job centre in June last year was sent an assessment form to fill in in August, had a telephone assessment call on March 7th this year, attended job centre next day and was told I was found to have limited capacity for work and work related activity (due to depression and anxiety), received confirmation  in my journal on March 15th. My question is, what is deemed first evidence of disability, first sick note or the assessor's receipt of my assessment form? thank you in advance for your help

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    First reporting of your health condition. The LCWRA element should therefore be payable from October or November, depending on exact dates.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,535 Championing
    Hello @Dorie I'm afraid I don't know the answer to your question, so I can advise you directly, but I've marked this post as unanswered so hopefully our members can help clarify for you.
  • Dorie
    Dorie Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    my uc assessment period is 2nd to  1st each month ( if that makes sense?) my payment date is 8th of every month, when should i expect my new amount please? thank you both for the swift replies 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    What date did you report your health condition?
  • Dorie
    Dorie Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    my first sick note was dated 20/7/21,
  • Dorie
    Dorie Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    it was for 4 weeks  as was each one there after, my last was dated 14/2/22 when I was informed i no longer had to submit anymore when that on run out on 13th of this month
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    Dorie said:
    my first sick note was dated 20/7/21,
    That doesn't fit with your opening post.
    Dorie said:
    I uploaded my first sick note to job centre in June last year 
    Which was it - June or July. My previous advice was based on your opening post that said June.
  • Dorie
    Dorie Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    sorry first one was  20/6/21
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    That means you sent your fit note in AP 2nd July to 1st August. Your waiting period will be Aug/Sept, Sept/Oct, Oct/Nov. LCWRA payable from AP 2nd Nov to 1st Dec, first payment is 8th December.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    Dorie said:
    sorry first one was  20/6/21

    Then first payment will be 8th November.
  • Dorie
    Dorie Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    I'm assuming it will be backdated, will that be paid before or on my next payment due 8th April?

  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    Dorie said:
    I'm assuming it will be backdated, will that be paid before or on my next payment due 8th April?
    It can take a while to sort out the arrears payment, which will be paid separately from your normal payment. UC will recalculate your previous monthly entitlement and then compare it with what they paid you in order to work out what is owed. Note taht when they do this your previous monthly statements will be overwritten with the new ones so if you want a record you should download those now.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    You will receive the LCWRA element in your next payment. 
    The money that’s owed will be paid separately. It often takes a few weeks for them to pay this. They first have to recalculate your past statements so they can work out exactly how much they owe you. 
  • Dorie
    Dorie Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    thank you so very much for the info, its a big help understanding to process
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,535 Championing
    I'm glad our members could help @Dorie :)

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