How long does it take to sort out back pay?

smokeyjoey

I have attended tribunal and had my pip decision overturned, I had a dwp attend. He chose not to ask me any questions. My question is how long is it taking to sort back pay out. Myself and pip received the decision on the 13/02.

JennysDad

Hi @smokeyjoey and welcome to the community. Glad to see you here.
I'm not an authority on benefits, so won't attempt a direct answer, but we have experts here and they will be in touch with you asap. I just wanted to let you know that your message had been received.
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard

smokeyjoey

Thank you for reply

Sam_Alumni

Hi @smokeyjoey
Some people on the community have it sorted in weeks, others it seems to take a lot longer.

@CockneyRebel or @mikehughescq can you help?

CockneyRebel

Usually DWP take 5-8 weeks to put an award into payment.
It is a good Idea to ring the DWP to make sure that they have received the decision

CR

Sam_Alumni

Thanks @CockneyRebel

smokeyjoey

Yes they have received it, and been looking at it since the 13th,

Matilda

I received my arrears after three weeks and others have said it took about the same for them.  But it can take longer.

smokeyjoey

Matilda said:

I received my arrears after three weeks and others have said it took about the same for them.  But it can take longer.

thankyou, its been 2 weeks tomorrow they've been looking at it, so I'm guessing anytime now

smokeyjoey

Just wanted to update, still no letter or payment, however when I rang few days ago they said id here within the week, he also asked a few questions and noted on form, is bank details same, any hospital visits etc, why was this?

CockneyRebel

They are just checking for elegability for bakpay. If you had been in hospital or prison for 28 days or more part may not be payable

CR

smokeyjoey

Oh ok thankyou, well I haven't so fingers crossed

smokeyjoey

Just an update have had the official letter stating payments etc and back pay to be paid on 14th so exactly 4 weeks 2 days after tribunal.. Now just to apply for sdp

CockneyRebel

Thats good news, thanks for letting us know

CR

lisabrazil80

I won my Pip on Friday does anyone know how long it take for me to get my back pay will I get it before Christmas anyone shed any light on it for me please thank you

poppy123456

lisabrazil80 said:

I won my Pip on Friday does anyone know how long it take for me to get my back pay will I get it before Christmas anyone shed any light on it for me please thank you

Great news. It can take 8 weeks to receive back dated money. As Christmas is so close it's very unlikely you'll receive anything before.