If the UC award has ended
due to an increase in income* and the claimant becomes entitled again within 6 months, the protected, higher amount of the LCWRA Element should be included in their UC award again. Reg 27A(2) of the UC Regulations 2013.
If the period of 'nil' UC due to income lasts for more than six months, the protection does not apply.
* This can be any income, not just earnings.
Note that this rule is about income, not savings, so if UC has terminated due to the level of savings, there is no protection.