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TC to UC Support group ESA

We are moving from TC to UC. I claim support group contributions based ESA which I understand will stay the same and be taken off UC pound for pound
Can I still claim LCWRA element ? Which is 416.19 or do I only get the 156.11 because I have been on ESA since 2014?

TIA

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  • Spoonie_Turtle
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    kazzyb123 said:
    We are moving from TC to UC. I claim support group contributions based ESA which I understand will stay the same and be taken off UC pound for pound
    Can I still claim LCWRA element ? Which is 416.19 or do I only get the 156.11 because I have been on ESA since 2014?

    TIA
    The LCWRA element will be included in your maximum UC award.
  • kazzyb123
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    @Spoonie_Turtle you don’t sleep well either! 
    I’ve attached a photo from the gov website that shows the bit about ESA before 2017, I think I understand the rest of it now apart from this bit. Can you take a look for me please? tomorrow is fine obviously!
  • kazzyb123
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    edited 15 May 2024 at 4:58AM
    @Spoonie_Turtle I think it is the top one £416 because I was in support group, does that look right to you? thanks 
  • poppy12345
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    That screenshot you posted gives information for LCWRA and LCW. The £156.11 doesn't apply to you and only applies to those in WRAG/LCW. As spoonie advised, you'll be entitled to the LCWRA element (£416.19/month) from the start of your claim. 
  • kazzyb123
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    That screenshot you posted gives information for LCWRA and LCW. The £156.11 doesn't apply to you and only applies to those in WRAG/LCW. As spoonie advised, you'll be entitled to the LCWRA element (£416.19/month) from the start of your claim. 
    thank you so much I think i’m getting it now 
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