Is the Benefit Cap amount backdated If a PIP tribunal is successful?

Lottie86

Hello

I wondered if someone with some experience in this, could possibly assist me in establishing whether or not, I am eligible for a backdated UC payment, after winning my PIP tribunal.

I applied for PIP on 29/07/24, and was awarded by a tribunal on 09/09/25.

I am aware that the PIP award will be backdated to the date of the application.

I am also aware that receiving PIP exempts me from the benefit Cap associated with UC. What I am unclear about, is whether or not I can request the difference between the benefit Cap sum, and what I have actually been receiving, post Cap deductions, from UC, July 2024, to date.

E.g.

Total UC Entitlement: £1,800

Less Cap Amount: £800

Total Payment in Bank: £1,000

Can I now ask for the £800 that was deducted each month, to be paid back as of 29/07/24?

I'm seeing so much conflicting information and I simply want to know if I can post a message in my UC journal asking for the backdated sum to be calculated, and a payment date agreed.

Honestly, any clarity on this would be really appreciated.

Kimi87

Yes you can write a Journal note requesting your benefit cap be lifted as of 29/07/24.

Either your case manager or a decision maker will then look at your claim.

You'll know when this has been sorted in your favour, 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.

Lottie86

Hi Kimi

Thank you for responding to my query.

I'll post a message in my journal and let you know how I get on.

:)

rumiaugust

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1068420#Comment_1068420

hey, probably a long shot as I know this was almost a year ago, but I’m in a similar situation now (have been getting £170 less each month for the housing element as I’m under 35 so it was paid at shared accommodation rate, but with PIP daily living now awarded, this cap can be lifted), just wondered how you got on with requesting the backpay / how straight forward the process was.

Thanks

Rachel_Scope

Hi @rumiaugust and welcome to the community. You may not get a reply from them due to it being an old thread. Have you requested backpay through your journal?