Severe disability payment

youhave13hours · July 30

Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to review a possible backdated claim? They have dragged their feet for 15 months now and we filled in the IS10 forms over the phone 8 weeks ago (one for old address where my husband lived alone he was living alone for 10 years before we got together) and one for his current address with me although we knew he wouldn't get anything as I claim carers allowance for him now. They rang today just to tell him about the claim for his current address with me and nothing about the backdated claim and now they say they have forwarded on the information, surely they should have already received it and been reviewing it? It's just been a long time waiting for him. They even said on the phone he should have been entitled to it. It would be very helpful to him as he would like some items to help himself become more independent.

Sorry for the long post

Mary_Scope · July 30

Hi @youhave13hours

Unfortunately there is still lots of delays and backlogs with payments and claims but hopefully the phone call means that its being reviewed now and fingers crossed, you won't have to wait much longer!

youhave13hours · August 1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1053676#Comment_1053676

He got the call today...nearly 10 years worth of backdated payments…he's still in shock.

They said It would only be disregarded with UC for 12 months but indefinitely with ESA. Why not with UC too?

Thanks

Kimi87 · August 1

New Style esa isn't means tested so not affected by receiving a lump sum.

UC is means tested.

Congratulations on getting the money he is entitled to 😊

youhave13hours · August 2

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1054556#Comment_1054556

Is there a way that UC might disregard it for the lifetime of his claim? I've seen other people asking the same on here. But don't know how he can find out.

Thanks