Is LCWRA backdated?

inom8
inom8 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi everyone. Son, 18 new to UC, got awarded LCWRA. He didn’t migrate from other benefits. Applied for UC on 01/09 and sick note was handed in immediately covering the 3 assessment months and more. I already asked UC when he’d get his first payment. I was told in January. What I don’t know is whether payments get backdated? Thanks

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 5,443 Championing

    Hi,

    There won't be anything to backdate in this case. No payments are made for the first 3 assessment periods for a first time LCWRA claim.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,890 Championing

    LCWRA has a waiting period of three full assessment periods before LCWRA element is added to the award.

    No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

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