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UC, WCA & SP

boobless · 2025-12-03 14:11:43

Hi all Having a what to do moment. I have been on UC for a year, for health reasons i was given the forms for a WCA, after waiting months, the appointment has arrived for 10th December. I am back and forth because i reach state pension age and have claimed on 18th December. Is it worth the travel, cost and stress of…

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Robbie64 Posts: 2,302 Forumite

5 December at 9:58AM

Why not cancel the appointment and rearrange it for after the 18th (assuming that's when you reach pension age). You can then phone the assessment provider after you have reached pension age to cancel the WCA.
You wouldn't gain any extra money even if you get LCWRA so it saves time all around

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