Would I be due any backdate pay LCWRA?

laurenlou94

HHi I had a mandatory reconsideration lcwra and now been awarded it from the September 2024 so I don't understand when I will be paid if I am due any backdate pay

Kimi87

What were your circumstances before the work capability assessment which has now awarded you LCWRA?

Even though you've received the decision UC need time to process it, add LCWRA to your award and calculate any backpay.

If any backpay is due this is calculated and paid separately, this usually takes several weeks at least.

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

laurenlou94

I get single claim for me and I have 5 children I get paid for 2 children and 1 of the twins I have that is all I receive and housing benefit thank you for your reply

Kimi87

Was this your first WCA, or a reassessment from a previous LCW award?

laurenlou94

I put ina uc 50 form the said I was lucky so I appealed it the same day they awarded me it and then 4 months later they awarded me lwcra

Kimi87

For new claims LCWRA has a waiting period of three full assessment periods, dating from your first Fit Note before LCWRA is added to your claim.

No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

Fit Notes do need to have been provided without breaks up until the decision from your assessment- it's the date they are given to UC that counts, not the start date written on them.

Any gaps in Fit Notes will impact when UC start your waiting period from.

As advised UC do now need time to process the MR decision, calculate & pay backpay and add LCWRA to your monthly award going forward.

laurenlou94

YeYeah I haven't had any gaps in my fit notes from September 2024 they have been continuous until now I don't have to send another apparently no more and yeah that is fine completely thanks for your help