How is backdated carers element paid, and when will I receive it? Will I lose money off my UC?

bahah

Hello... so I'm wondering how backdated careers is paid and how it works I've been awarded it I think I cant really understand the letter but it doesn't say on my decision how or when I will receive it will it be added to my statement will it be a separate payment also will I lose some universal credit due to my back dated money or will I get my normal payment as usual and backdate on top sorry for all the question thankyou in advance   x

bahah

Hello... so I'm wondering how backdated careers is paid and how it works I've been awarded it I think I cant really understand the letter but it doesn't say on my decision how or when I will receive it will it be added to my statement will it be a separate payment also will I lose some universal credit due to my back dated money or will I get my normal payment as usual and backdate on top sorry for all the question thankyou in advance   x

calcotti

It should be backdated to the assessment period in which you reported you were a carer.

it is included in your normal UC payment.

(To be clear - you are only asking about carer element of UC, your are not asking about Carer’s Allowance?)

bahah

Will they take money off me for getting backdated like they would careers allowance 

bahah

Would I still get my normal universal credit payment and the backdated on top 

calcotti

bahah said:

Will they take money off me for getting backdated like they would careers allowance 

No. If there are arrears you will get these paid but as the carer element is part of UC it will not be deducted from UC.

bahah

and yes I'm only asking about careers element 

calcotti

bahah said:

Would I still get my normal universal credit payment and the backdated on top 

As advised, your normal payments will increase because of the addition of the carer element.

bahah

Is there any way you could have a look at my decision form and tell me what you think it means and to what period it goes back to 

bahah

Also the backdated will be paid in my normal uc payment?

calcotti

I think you may see any arrears payment as a separate payment.

When did you tell them about your caring responsibilities?

bahah

August 2019 but I wasnt aware of careers element this is the decision they vave me about backdated can someone help me understand it 

Adrian_Scope

Hello @bahah. This decision is that your carer element will be backdated to 30/12/2019 and you should also see the increase in your payments going forward. 
The backdated money will be paid to you separately. If you have any social fund debts or overpayments then they may offer the backdated money to DWP Debt Department first. If not, then it'll be sent to you once your Case Manager has calculated how much is owed. 
Keep an eye on your old statements as the first sign they're actioning this decision is usually that they amend the old statements to show what you should have been paid. If you don't hear anything within a couple of weeks it is worth chasing your Case Manager to find out when you'll be paid.

lulalillegs

Hello just wondering if you can let me know how long from the decision makers letter you have posted that it was before you received the back pay..? I’m currently in this exact position right now and the service centre are useless. Kind regards Ellie.

poppy123456

lulalillegs said:

Hello just wondering if you can let me know how long from the decision makers letter you have posted that it was before you received the back pay..? I’m currently in this exact position right now and the service centre are useless. Kind regards Ellie.

You posted on a thread that's more than 18 months old and the person hasn't been active for about the same time. It often takes a few weeks, sometimes longer to receive any money that's owed.

lulalillegs

@poppy123456 it’s the only thread I could find on this particular question, I understand the person may not see it or it may take time, however thank you.