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LCW and UC

Roundhay23
Roundhay23 Posts: 24 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
I made a claim for Universal Credit 3 weeks ago and handed in a fit note from my GP. I am starting a part time job on 4th December working 20 hours a week. I have now been sent a UC50 to complete. I phoned my local CAB and was advised to fill this in as if I am found to have limited capability for work I will benefit from the work allowance and the Job Centre won't put pressure on me to increase my hours. Can i still be found to have limited capability for work if I have a job ? I don't have PIP but it has been suggested that I apply for this will that make any difference?

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    edited 1 December 2019 at 12:08PM
    Roundhay23 wrote: »
    Can i still be found to have limited capability for work if I have a job?

    Yes, although had you already been in work for 25 hours/week you would not have been referred for a Work Capability Assessment as your earnings would be over the threshold above which a WCA referral is not made. The threshold is 16 x National Minimum Wage.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
  • calcotti
    calcotti Posts: 15,696 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Just noticed OP has posted the same question twice. Suggest others do not reply to this thread but reply here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6077082/lcw-and-uc
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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