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nannyof2
nannyof2 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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Hi all I’m new here and just after some info or help! I started handing sick notes to the job centre in February after my assessment I was awarded LCW in May during the decision period my health deteriorated so when I actually received my decision I instantly asked for my decision to be looked at again! Fast forward to recently and my LCW decision was changed to LCWRA! My query is would I be entitled to any back pay! Thanks I’m advance.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,659 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2023
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    More information is needed before i can advise. What date exactly did you report your health condition/send your first fit note?

    What dates do your assessment periods cover or what date do you usually receive your money 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.
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  • nannyof2
    nannyof2 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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    I handed my first sick note in towards the end of February and my assessment borrows is the 21st-20th each month and I receive my money on the 27th
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,659 Disability Gamechanger
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    Towards the end of Feb doesn't really help. If it was after 21st Feb then your waiting period will be as follows.

    March/April, April/May, May/June.. LCWRA starts from assessment period 21st June to 20th July and first payment will be 27th July.

    Money owed will be paid separately to your usual monthly money.
    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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  • nannyof2
    nannyof2 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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    Sorry that was a bit vague, but I can’t remember the exact date I think it was around the 27th
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,659 Disability Gamechanger
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    You can always check exact dates by going through your journal. Although it does really matter anyway if it was after 21st Feb because it needs to be 3 full assessment periods. If you report it part way through then that month doesn't count.
    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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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,439 Scope online community team
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    Hey there @nannyof2 and welcome to the community! Congrats on the LCWRA. 

    I can see Poppy is already helping, but I just wanted to give you a little welcome. :)
    Albus (he/him)

    Online Community Coordinator @ Scope

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