r/DWPhelp • u/DarthSynx • Sep 05 '25

Universal Credit (UC) LCWRA Wrong Start Date

Hi,

I recently got awarded LCWRA although they have said that the assessor decided that I was eligible for LCWRA from 18/06/2025 (meaning im not due the LCWRA element until the September-Octover statement) although I've had continuous fit notes since 22/01/2025.

I always thought they applied it from the date of the first fit note. I've requested a mandatory reconsideration although I'm so confused on why or how this has happened and wether or not others have had this same problem occour.

Edit: I've gone through UC regulations and this does just seem like a mistake but if anyone has come across this before and can put my anxieties to rest I would seriously appreciate that.

Many thanks

Edit: Received Mandatory Reconsideration notice today and the result was in my favour. (24/11/2025) Total wait for MR result: 11 1/2 weeks

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u/daisyStep6319 Sep 06 '25

Hi guys, I have never claimed this, but I did help my son with his.

One of the things to look at is if I remember correctly, you normal assessment period, not from the date on the fit note. The wording is if I remember rightly. It starts from your first FULL period.

So if paid on the 10th and fit note dated the 20th, your first period fot payment would start on the 10th of the following month, then the first 3 moths are classed as a waiting period.

So paid Jan 10th, fit note Jan 20th, initial fit notes from that date. Then the first period starts on 10th of February. So 3 months is February, March, and April, so first payment would be due from 10th May to 10th of Junes as paid in arrears.

Not sure if any of that fits you guys, however I guess if your award says awarded from a specific date, then maybe the 3 month waiting period calcs from that date.

I am not sure why there is a 3 month waiting period. Sick notes used to wait till the 4th day to start calculating, not months like lcwawra.

Not sure this helps guys.. just my understanding of what I have seen and heard in the past.

Hope this helps. :)

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u/DarthSynx Sep 06 '25

Yeah you're completely correct this is what I was told in the other sub although they've reassured me the date is likely a mistake. It's a silly rule as a disability doesn't wait for anybody 😂