Awarded lcwra, when should I see a change in payment?

shanonymousx
shanonymousx Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited December 2024 in Universal Credit (UC)

I have been awarded LWRCA.. got the decision on 23rd December

First Submitted fit note on 12/9/24

Assessment 6/12/24

My question is when would I expect to see the change in payment

I get paid every 11th of the month

I know some people don't see the change until a few months after

Merry Christmas and thank you all

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,479 Championing
    edited December 2024

    LCWRA has a waiting period of three full assessment periods, from the date the first Fit Note was handed in. No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

    My estimate is:

    September/October: Partial AP, excluded from waiting period.

    October/November: AP 1

    November/December: AP2

    December/January: AP 3

    January/February: Eligible for LCWRA element.

    11th February: First LCWRA element paid*

    No money is owed in backpay.

    *If you have Transitional Protection on the claim, it will reduce by the LCWRA amount.

    *If you have Carers Element in your name on the claim, LCWRA will replace this as the same person cannot get both.

    *If you have a partner on your claim who gets LCWRA, no money will be paid as within a couple the maximum number of LCWRA elements is 1.

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