Is there any increase in payments when getting LCWRA?

LMF1977
LMF1977 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 2023 in Universal Credit (UC)
I'm so confused with this all. I have been awarded LCWRA after being on UC.
I thought LCWRA was the same as PIP but it's obviously not. 
Is there a time limit on how long it lasts & also, is there any increase in payments after being on normal UC  ? 
Thanks for your advice, all is welcome as I'm so lost ! 🥴😱😩

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    LCWRA is part of UC. Providing you’re not claiming UC with a partner that already receives this element on your claim then you will be entitled to an extra £354.28/month, which will increase your maximum UC entitlement.

    When it’s paid from exactly will depend on what date you reported your health condition/sent your first fit note and what date you usually receive your money each month. 

    LCWRA is an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise.

    PIP is a completely different benefit.

  • LMF1977
    LMF1977 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    poppy123456 said:
    LCWRA is part of UC. Providing you’re not claiming UC with a partner that already receives this element on your claim then you will be entitled to an extra £354.28/month, which will increase your maximum UC entitlement.

    When it’s paid from exactly will depend on what date you reported your health condition/sent your first fit note and what date you usually receive your money each month. 

    LCWRA is an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise.

    PIP is a completely different benefit.

    Am I reading right & y    ou meant to say I'd get an EXTRA £354.28 per month or was that a typo !?!?
  • LMF1977
    LMF1977 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Somehow my reply to Poppy123456bhas actually attached itself to your original message ! 
    I'm trying to reply to you by asking " Am I reading right & you meant to say I'd get an EXTRA £354.28 per month or was that a typo !?!? "
    Sorry to be so confusing but I'm new to this & obviously don't know how it works !! 🥴 Sorry & thanks for your reply 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    No, it wasn't a typo at the moment the LCWRA element is £354.28/month extra. Increasing to £390.06/month when benefits increase next month.

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