Can LCWRA be backdated?

hellsbells42

R u asking me hun? If someone is stating they are unfit for work, then they look at it as you are too ill to be caring for someone else. Full time caring is a big job in itself.

laurae

Yes if he gets the lcwra he will loose the Carers element but can still claim Carers allowance 

laurae

Oh yes I know that we have 2 kids on the spectrum diagnosed and husband is in the process of being diagnosed aswell 

hellsbells42

Not that im aware of

laurae

That is what we have been advised if he gets lcwra he will loose Carers element but can still claim Carers allowance 

hellsbells42

laurae

Carers allowance is separate and dosnt get paid by uc 

hellsbells42

I know but as far as I’m aware you cannot claim both. If you are too ill to work and claim LCWRA, then you’re not fit enough to be looking after someone full time.

poppy123456

Carers allowance can still be claimed separately but it's deducted £1 for £1 from your UC payments. There's no advantage to claiming carers allowance and UC other than being credited with class 1 NI credits.

laurae

Yes that’s y he is still going to claim if he gets awarded the lcwra 

poppy123456

If you are able to claim the carers element yourself for looking after your daughter then you'll be better off doing this.

hellsbells42

I have written and asked on my journal twice in the last 2 weeks @earthchild23 and no-one ever gets back to me. I was awarded it in Jan this year but I have no idea how long for!!

poppy123456

UC LCWRA and ESA award letters never have dates on them, this is because it's for an indefinite period of time but they can re-assess you anytime from 3 months.

If you ring they give you a time frame but it's just a guide and nothing more.

deano5278

how long did it take you guys to here from the dicison maker from when u made your claim please ive been waiting just over 5months now thanks

poppy123456

deano5278 said:

how long did it take you guys to here from the dicison maker from when u made your claim please ive been waiting just over 5months now thanks

Hi,

Have you been referred for a work capability assessment?

sarahjayne79

Sorry to jump on this old post. But I was in the lcw group, just been put in the lcwra group. When will my extra money start? Any ideas?

poppy123456

sarahjayne79 said:

Sorry to jump on this old post. But I was in the lcw group, just been put in the lcwra group. When will my extra money start? Any ideas?

Hi,

Great news. It's from the date of the decision, so it should be paid in your next payment.

sarahjayne79

poppy123456 said:

sarahjayne79 said:

Sorry to jump on this old post. But I was in the lcw group, just been put in the lcwra group. When will my extra money start? Any ideas?

Hi,

Great news. It's from the date of the decision, so it should be paid in your next payment.

So it goes from today then? Do they ever back date till the day I sent from back? Gutted as my assessment period ended yesterday too 

poppy123456

If you had reported a worsening of condition then yes it would have been backdated. If you didn't then it will be from the date of the decision.

sarahjayne79

I was put on lcw group for the same condition as the lcwra group. So I might have it back dated a few mo this then. Just waiting on letter to see when I got it from and when too. My condition is never going to get better, thanks