Carers allowance backdated money

tanica123

Hi , I applied for careers allowance and my award letter was sent out today . How long do I have to wait to receive backdated money in my bank ?

poppy123456

Usually it’s in your bank 3-5 working days from when payment was made. 

tanica123

Thank you and will the backdated money be given automatically or do I have to notify them about it 

tanica123

Does the payment be made the minute your awarded 

ChrisDMoran85

Hi,

My brother receives carers allowance for me but what Universal Credit doesn't tell you about is a benefit called carers element which is £185 a month. Speak to an advisor to get this in place if you haven't already done so.

poppy123456

tanica123 said:

Thank you and will the backdated money be given automatically or do I have to notify them about it 

It's automatically paid. Are you claiming any other benefits such as Universal Credit or any of the legacy benefits such as ESA/JSA or Income Support?

tanica123 said:

Does the payment be made the minute your awarded 

Sometimes but not always.

ChrisDMoran85 said:

Hi,

My brother receives carers allowance for me but what Universal Credit doesn't tell you about is a benefit called carers element which is £185 a month. Speak to an advisor to get this in place if you haven't already done so.

Carers element is part of Universal Credit and not everyone claims this. As it's a means tested benefit not everyone will qualify and it will depend on a persons circumstances. If someone claims carers allowance as well as UC there's no financial gain because it's just deducted in full. 

There are some advantages to claim it though, such as class 1 NI credits and weekly payments. Where as UC is class 3 NI credits and monthly payments.

Jimm_Alumni

Hope you get your money soon @tanica123