Lcwra

hiya1234

Hi ive just been awarded lcwra i heard from them 6 days after my asessment to say id got it my first sick note was in feb will i get back pay theyve not said anything

Kimi87

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

With the information given, you are likely to have some backpay.

Backpay is dealt with separately to your monthly award.

You'll know when this has been done as a letter will be added to your Journal stating the amount owed due to underpayment and new versions of your statements will be added. The money will then be sent within a few working days.

Mary_Scope

Hi @hiya1234

Just checking in to see if this has been resolved and if the underpayment made its way to you yet? 😊

momo16

hi ive been lcw since january 2026 and reported change and filled and sent the lwcra form on august 12 with my sick notes ,when will i get an update

Kimi87

@momo16

There are very long waits for reassessments, sometimes 12+ months.

You'd be best off contacting the health assessment agency to enquire about waiting times specific to your case.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-your-health-assessment-provider