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Carers allowance backdated money

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tanica123
tanica123 Community member Posts: 22 Listener
in Benefits and financial support
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 ?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,707 Disability Gamechanger
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    Usually it’s in your bank 3-5 working days from when payment was made. 
    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.
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  • tanica123
    tanica123 Community member Posts: 22 Listener
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    Thank you and will the backdated money be given automatically or do I have to notify them about it 
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  • tanica123
    tanica123 Community member Posts: 22 Listener
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    Does the payment be made the minute your awarded 
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  • ChrisDMoran85
    ChrisDMoran85 Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    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.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,707 Disability Gamechanger
    edited October 2023
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    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.
    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.
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  • Jimm_Scope
    Jimm_Scope Posts: 2,785 Scope online community team
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    Hope you get your money soon @tanica123 :)
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