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<p>People who claim Universal Credit due to having a health condition or disability,
and have been determined to have limited capability for work (LCW) or limited capability
for work and work related activity (LCWRA) following a work capability assessment,
may be entitled to an additional amount of benefit. However, the additional amount
for having LCW is not payable for a health related claim made on or after 3 April
2017. Only health related claims made on or after that date and where the claimant
is determined as having LCWRA will have access to an additional amount of benefit.</p><p>
</p><p>The additional amount for having LCWRA may only become payable from the beginning
of the assessment period following the assessment period in which the relevant period
ends. The relevant period is the 3 month period starting from the first day on which
the claimant provides evidence of their having a health condition or disability which
limits their capability for work. This means that all claimants who are determined
to have LCWRA - with some exceptions, for example where the claimant is terminally
ill and is not expected to live for more than 6 months - have to serve a three month
relevant period.</p><p> </p><p>The relevant period is used, before payment of the
additional amount for having LCWRA can be made, to establish that the claimant has
a long-term health condition or disability. During the relevant period the claimant
is made financially secure through being paid the Universal Credit standard allowance,
plus any additional amounts to which they may be entitled, such as those for children
and housing costs.</p>
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