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Lcwra - when will I receive my first payment?

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tony2
tony2 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited December 2023 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi ,I've recently been informed that I've been successful with my application for lcwra by a message posted on my journal on the 25th November, I had my assessment over the telephone on the 9th November. I know there's a 3 month waiting period before I receive my first payment but I'm confused about the date the 3 month waiting period starts, my first sick note was on the 1st September and the second was 25th September and the third sick note was 20th November, is this enough information for you to tell when I might get my first lcwra payment, thank you .
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,448 Disability Gamechanger
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    First payment will be either Jan or Feb 2024. The exact date will depend what date you usually receive your money each month. 

    Either way there’s no LCWRA element owed to you. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • tony2
    tony2 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    Thank for the quick answer to my questions, I get my uc payments on the 4th of every month ,will I get lcwra on the same date ? 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,448 Disability Gamechanger
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    LCWRA is part of UC so yes on the same date and it increases your maximum entitlement by £390.06/month. 

    Your waiting period is Oct to Jan… LCWRA starts from assessment period 28th Jan to 27th Feb and first payment is 4th March. 

    This is assuming you’re not claiming UC with a partner that already receives this element on your claim. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,898 Scope online community team
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    Heya @tony2 and welcome to the community. I hope you're doing great today?

    I can see you're receiving some top help already, but I just wanted to pop in and say hi. :) 
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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 2,682 Scope online community team
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    Big welcome from me too @tony2, hope your payment comes through soon :)
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,448 Disability Gamechanger
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    Rosie_Scope said:
    Big welcome from me too @tony2, hope your payment comes through soon :)
    Their extra money for the LCWRA element isnt paid until 4th March 2024, so a while to wait yet. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Gavin85jones
    Gavin85jones Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    Hi all, I am in a simular situation, I put my fit not in on 28th Feb 2024, it was for 3 month, I had my assessment on the 15th of May, and a letter to say I qualify for the lcwra on the 21st of May, my UC payment started on the 29th of March, so I am wondering when my first Lcwra payments will start as I didn't need to put in the 2nd fit note, so will the 3 months waiting period start from when I had the assessment or, when I passed it or when I put my first and last fit not in back in February? As on my payments on my journal I know I ain't getting it this month, 29th may. And what will be back dated of any does thank you all. Gavin

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,448 Disability Gamechanger
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    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/868432#Comment_868432

    If 28th Feb was the same date you reported your health condition your waiting period will be.. March/April, April/May, May/June.. LCWRA starts from assessment period 23rd June to 22nd July and first payment will be 29th July. No LCWRA element is owed. This is because it's not paid at all during the waiting period.

    The waiting period is 3 full assessment periods and the extra money is then paid from the 4th month, with first payment being the end of that month.

    If you or a partner were receiving earnings since you provided your first fit note and you didn't have the work allowance then you will be owed some money from that.

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Gavin85jones
    Gavin85jones Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/868435#Comment_868435

    Thank you for your quick reply, it has put my mind at rest now. It's a shame we got to wait those extra months for the payment. Thank you again

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