How long does it take to sort out back pay?

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smokeyjoey
smokeyjoey Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
edited February 2018 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
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.

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  • JennysDad
    JennysDad Online Community Member Posts: 2,290 Championing
    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
    smokeyjoey Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
    Thank you for reply
  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Hi @smokeyjoey
    Some people on the community have it sorted in weeks, others it seems to take a lot longer.

    @CockneyRebel or @Username_removed can you help?
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    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
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,602 Championing
    Thanks @CockneyRebel :)
  • smokeyjoey
    smokeyjoey Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
    Yes they have received it, and been looking at it since the 13th,
  • Matilda
    Matilda Online Community Member Posts: 2,592 Championing
    I received my arrears after three weeks and others have said it took about the same for them.  But it can take longer.
  • smokeyjoey
    smokeyjoey Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
    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
    smokeyjoey Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
    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
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    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
    smokeyjoey Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
    Oh ok thankyou, well I haven't so fingers crossed
  • smokeyjoey
    smokeyjoey Online Community Member Posts: 46 Contributor
    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
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    Thats good news, thanks for letting us know

    CR
  • lisabrazil80
    lisabrazil80 Online Community Member Posts: 112 Contributor
    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
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    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.

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