About backdating

alunb99

hi can anyone tell me I've just started claiming universal tax credit can I get it backdated 3 months and if so how do I go about it I've not had my first payment yet and there's not paying for my mental health either so I don't understand how much I'll get and we'll get extra money for my mental health

poppy123456

Hi,

I'm afraid you won't be able to backdate your UC for 3 months. The most they will backdate it is 1 month but then it's only in the most extreme circumstances will they agree to do this.

Before you claimed UC were you working or claiming a different benefit?

Are you working and claiming UC or are you sending in fit/sick notes?

Are you single or claiming as a couple?

Sorry for the questions but without those answers no further advice can be given. If you don't like to give that information on a forum then you'll need to speak to an advice agency near you for a full benefits check.

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @alunb99, how are you getting on with this?