Hi, my name is mickwilkins8837! will I get any backpay from LCWRA?

mickwilkins8837

Hello all! Please may somebody help work this out for me please. I have just been awarded Lcwra. From 23 April. My assessment periods are 17-18th every month. And get paid on the 24th of every month (first payment 24th Sep) . Will there be any back payment??

Thanks!

Kimi87

What was the date you:

Reported health condition

Gave the first Fit Note to UC

Is your AP 18th to 17th?

mickwilkins8837

Hi! My 1st fit note was the 23rd of April (date of LCWRA awarded). Yes my Ap is 17-18th. Thanks for your reply!

Kimi87

I need to know also the exact date you reported the health condition.

mickwilkins8837

I literally stopped working on the 22nd April and handed sick note in the next day. I already had started the basic uc claim beforehand, as I knew I wasn't going to be able to work much longer if that makes sense.

Kimi87

I'm not going to be able to advise about your question, without being sure of what date you reported the health condition to UC.

mickwilkins8837

I reported it on the 23rd of april. They have said it the award is from that date? It's so confusing haha!

Kimi87

Thank you.

LCWRA has a waiting period of three full assessment periods before LCWRA is paid. No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

As you reported health condition and handed in first Fit Note within 7 days at the beginning of an AP, my estimate of your waiting period would be:

April/May AP 1

May/June AP 2

June/July AP 3

July /August Eligible for LCWRA element

August 23rd: First LCWRA element paid.

I estimate you are owed one month LCWRA element in backpay.

Backpay is calculated separately and 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. The money will then be paid within a few working days.

mickwilkins8837

Yes thats what I thought, 1 month back pay. Thank you for you're reply kimi87!