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1 week 1 day ago #308358 by Brian1888
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I'm due to receive an inheritance which will take me over £16,000 savings limit. I am aware that I will lose means tested benefits.I have some debt to pay off etc which would quickly (around 4 weeks) take me below £16,000 limit.
My question is I have not long migrated to UC(LCWRA). When my savings go below £16,000 is it a full new UC claim ? Will I lose LCWRA ? Will I have to go through a WCA?
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My question is I have not long migrated to UC(LCWRA). When my savings go below £16,000 is it a full new UC claim ? Will I lose LCWRA ? Will I have to go through a WCA?
Thanks in Advance
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1 week 1 day ago #308397 by latetrain
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Hi Brian1888
Yes it will be a full new claim. When you go over £16k your UC claim will cease including LCWRA, when your savings go below £16k you can apply again for UC, unfortunately your LCWRA will also cease and you will have to start the assessment period again.
You need to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk where they can take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice, there may be a way around your dilemma.
Gary
Yes it will be a full new claim. When you go over £16k your UC claim will cease including LCWRA, when your savings go below £16k you can apply again for UC, unfortunately your LCWRA will also cease and you will have to start the assessment period again.
You need to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk where they can take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice, there may be a way around your dilemma.
Gary
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1 day 10 hours ago #308568 by Brian1888
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Hi Again
Further to my question and your advice...
I also receive NS ESA (was previously receiving ESA Support Group). I'm aware savings are not taken into account when receiving this benefit.
When I go below £16,000 savings and then have to reclaim UC would / should I not be placed again in LCWRA automatically as I receive NS ESA ?
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Further to my question and your advice...
I also receive NS ESA (was previously receiving ESA Support Group). I'm aware savings are not taken into account when receiving this benefit.
When I go below £16,000 savings and then have to reclaim UC would / should I not be placed again in LCWRA automatically as I receive NS ESA ?
Thanks Again
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1 day 3 hours ago #308583 by latetrain
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Hi Brian1888
It is not the fact that you receive NS-ESA that you would get LCWRA, you have to be in the support group.
We would advise you when you are below £16k to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk where they can take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.
Gary
It is not the fact that you receive NS-ESA that you would get LCWRA, you have to be in the support group.
We would advise you when you are below £16k to seek specialist advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk where they can take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.
Gary
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