Hi, my name is emsmith21! Gap in my sick notes. How does this work?

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emsmith21
emsmith21 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
edited December 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
I’ve recently been awarded limited capibilty for work and work related activity I’ve had loads of sick notes which is why I was referred in the first place but then had a gap of none then been getting them again since 17th October how does this work 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    The extra money is paid from the 4th month of your claim starting from when you first reported your health condition, supported by a fit note within 7 days of this. Any gaps in your fit notes can affect the the extra money is paid from.
    How long was the gaps?
  • emsmith21
    emsmith21 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    July august September I didn’t have a fit note but got back again from October but completed health questionnaire in June 
  • emsmith21
    emsmith21 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    I have fit notes from October till 13th jan next year it’s just so confusing 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    The gap of 3 months could affect when it's paid from. It will be down to a decision maker to make the final decision.
    Before the gap what date exactly did you send the first fit note and what date do you usually receive your money each month?
  • emsmith21
    emsmith21 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    20th June and I get paid 6th and 20th of each month 
  • emsmith21
    emsmith21 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    I received the letter on my journal this morning that I’ve been placed into the LCWRA group I was due a telephone assement 11th October but that got re arranged for 7th December 
  • emsmith21
    emsmith21 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    I think if these won’t be taken into consideration my fit notes have been non stop now from 17th October so when would the 4th assement period be