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LCWRA changes in April 2026
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2 hours 31 minutes ago #310851 by JM1973
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Hi,
Do you know how the changes could affect me, I'm currently claiming UC with LCW and including transitional protection as moved over from ESA, I recently reported a change of health circumstances and applied for LCWRA, I sent my form back in October.
If my claim is successful would the new rules affect me ? I'm not sure if I'd be treated as an existing claimant or if the claim would be treated as starting when I reported my change in health or from the date I'm awarded LCWRA (assuming I am) .
I'm very worried about how this could affect me if I'm not awarded before the rule change happens.
June
Do you know how the changes could affect me, I'm currently claiming UC with LCW and including transitional protection as moved over from ESA, I recently reported a change of health circumstances and applied for LCWRA, I sent my form back in October.
If my claim is successful would the new rules affect me ? I'm not sure if I'd be treated as an existing claimant or if the claim would be treated as starting when I reported my change in health or from the date I'm awarded LCWRA (assuming I am) .
I'm very worried about how this could affect me if I'm not awarded before the rule change happens.
June
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2 hours 12 minutes ago #310853 by David
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Replied by David on topic LCWRA changes in April 2026
Hi June
Firstly if your Forum user name is a personal email address please would you change it for internet security purposes.
As you yourself reported the change in health conditions then you will get the current LCWRA rate and not the reduced rate. However the increase in your UC will lead to an erosion of your Transitional Element.
David
Firstly if your Forum user name is a personal email address please would you change it for internet security purposes.
As you yourself reported the change in health conditions then you will get the current LCWRA rate and not the reduced rate. However the increase in your UC will lead to an erosion of your Transitional Element.
David
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1 hour 57 minutes ago #310855 by JM1973
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Thank you David.
I've changed my username.
So I won't matter if I'm actually awarded after April 2026 I'll still receive the higher amount?
I've changed my username.
So I won't matter if I'm actually awarded after April 2026 I'll still receive the higher amount?
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27 minutes ago #310863 by David
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Replied by David on topic LCWRA changes in April 2026
Hi JM1973
Yes you will qualify for the higher existing LCWRA amount. This is because you requested a WCA due to a health change.
However in the unlikely event that the DWP requested someone with LCW have a WCA and the result was an award of LCWRA then if the WCA decision was after the 6 April 2026 then the new lower amount would apply.
The rules are explained in this BenefitsandWork News item:-
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/changes-t...0%99-from-april-2026
David
Yes you will qualify for the higher existing LCWRA amount. This is because you requested a WCA due to a health change.
However in the unlikely event that the DWP requested someone with LCW have a WCA and the result was an award of LCWRA then if the WCA decision was after the 6 April 2026 then the new lower amount would apply.
The rules are explained in this BenefitsandWork News item:-
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/changes-t...0%99-from-april-2026
David
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