How long for LCWRA back payment ?

Tenpole1980
Tenpole1980 Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited February 2025 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi

I was awarded LCWRA on 4th Feb 25 .

Starting From 10/05/24 and with 3 months waiting time payments should start from 28/8/24 as you can see .So i should be owed 6 months back pay by my calculations 7 if they don't pay in March .

My question is do i have to ask for the back payment as i have seen a few post say i have to ask for it and some posts saying they pay it within a few days of receiving LCWRA . I have heard nothing at the moment since i was awarded LCWRA .

Thank you in advance

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,942 Championing
    edited February 2025

    If backpay is owed you don't need to ask for it.

    It will be calculated and paid automatically but that usually takes at least a few weeks.

    You'll know when this has been done as a letter will be added to your Journal stating the amount owed.

    The money will then be paid into your bank account a few working days later.

    The amount you receive will be excluded from calculating your capital for one year.

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