If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
LWCRA Backdated - 3 Month rule?

LXK
Community member Posts: 2 Listener
Hey everyone.
After a tribunal hearing and my appeal being allowed, I am having issues with my back pay from UC.
After a tribunal hearing and my appeal being allowed, I am having issues with my back pay from UC.
I was left a journal entry today in relation ti this and UC stated that they don’t calculate the first 3 months of the claim, I claimed in August 2021 and only this month I was awarded my benefit.
Is this the case that UC do not pay the first 3 months? I was told that if the claim is successful within the 3 months then they don’t back pay. This took an almighty 18 months.
I have been back paid however I am missing 4 months payments, and the tribunal letter also stated from August 2021.
I am so confused. Any help?
Comments
-
The LCWRA element isn’t paid at all for the first 3 full assessment periods, it’s then paid from the 4th month of your claim.When it’s paid from exactly will depend on what date you first reported your health condition and what date you usually receive your payment each month.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
-
Thank you Poppy.Is there an explanation as to why they ignore the first 3 months?
-
LXK said:Is there an explanation as to why they ignore the first 3 months?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
-
The same rules always applied to ESA. The only time it doesn’t apply is if you’re claiming because of end of life.See link and scroll to the bottom (when the LCWRA element is awarded) https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/long-term-health-condition-or-disability-universal-creditI would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 12.8K Start here and say hello!
- 6.5K Coffee lounge
- 32 Games room
- 422 Cost of living
- 4.4K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 209 Community updates
- 9.1K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.5K Work and employment
- 784 Education
- 1.6K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 608 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 370 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 756 Transport and travel
- 30.3K Talk about money
- 4.2K Benefits and financial support
- 5.1K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 16.3K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 4.6K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.2K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 854 Chronic pain and pain management
- 156 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.2K Mental health and wellbeing
- 322 Sensory impairments
- 815 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.
Do you need advice on your energy costs?
Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.