Lcwra

Ricco

Hi 
I stopped working in 2021 and began caring for a family member, due to having a long term illness. I made a claim for UC at the same time so I never had a work coach nor did I need to supply UC with sick notes. A year later, I find out that I should be entitled to Lcwra due to my health conditions. Therefore, I made a claim and supplied backdated fit notes from my Doctor for the previous year. Today, I received information that I am entitled to Lcwra. My question is this, will they back date my payment from the date of the first sick note, March 22, or from April 23, when I made the claim?

poppy123456

It’s unlikely they will accept a backdated fit note but it will be down to a decision maker to make the final decision.

There’s a full 3 month assessment period waiting time and the extra money is paid from the 4th month after you reported your health condition/sent your first fit note. 

If you reported your health condition is April it’s likely to be either either Aug or September when you’ll receive your first payment. 

Ricco

Thank you for your rapid response.