Hi, my name is SophieStare21! When will I get my LCWRA payment? Will I get back pay?

SophieStare21

hi, I was awarded LCWRA on the 29th Abril 2024. I have been providing fit notes from 6th Dec 2023. Could someone advise when I will receive payment for this and if it would be back dated please. 

Kind Regards 
Sophie 

Rosie_Scope

Hi @SophieStare21, welcome to the community! I'll pop your post over to our Universal Credit boards where more of our members can find it and offer their advice. I just wanted to say hello and welcome first   Hope you'll find the community a friendly and useful place!

poppy123456

What date do you usually receive your money each month?

Did you continue to provide fit notes without any gaps until a decision was made?

Without knowing the answer to those questions your first payment is likely to be either April or May. 

SophieStare21

Hi, I get UC payment on the 16th each month also there were no break in fit note. 😊

poppy123456

That means your waiting period is Dec/Jan, Jan/Feb, Feb/March.. LCWRA starts from assessment period 10th March to 9th April and first payment will be 16th April. This means they owe you 1 months LCWRA element. 

Money owed will be paid as a separate payment and often takes quite a few weeks to pay it. 

SophieStare21

Hi Thank you so much for your help 😁