Hi, I'm gemd! I've been placed in the LCW group - will I get back pay?

gemd

Hi. I was tes done advice from anyone that can help..
I completed a uc50 back in feb2020 and I have only had my WCA this year in May 2021 and have received a letter to say they have decided I have LCW. They have said that I have been awarded from feb 2020. Does this mean it will be backdated from then. Anyone know what the amount would be?
thanks
Gem

janer1967

Hi there 

If you have been awarded lcw there is no additional payment so no back pay due 

You only get additional amount if awarded lcwra 

Lcw just means you only have to prepare to look for work and your work coach will be in touch to set any work related commitments 

gemd

Thank you so much for your reply. They have said I do not need to look for work in my letter. It’s so confusing.  And My award will be from 12th Feb 2020 

janer1967

That's fine but as above unless it is lcwra you have been awarded there is no payment lcw just means you don't have to look for work just prepare 

Cher_Alumni

Hi @gemd and a warm welcome to our online community!  How are you today?

As advised, if you have been placed in the Limited Capability for Work (LCW) group, you wouldn't be entitled to any payment as the LCW element of UC was abolished in 2017 - See Entitled.to's Universal Credit LCW webpage for more information.  

Are you doubly sure the letter doesn't say Limited Capability for Work Related Activity (LCWRA)?  

Please let us know if you have any more questions.  And in the meantime, I've moved your post to our Universal Credit category and slightly tweaked the title to help others spot it   Take care.  

gemd

gemd

Hello , this is what I was sent, in my award letter it’s says if Payment will show in statements when they happen. 

calcotti

As janer and Cher say, there is no additional money for Limited Capability for Work.

gemd

Thank you for your input everyone. Really appreciate it. 

gypsyjean

Wat happens if u on lcw them get awarded lcwa do u get a backpayment

poppy123456

gypsyjean said:

Wat happens if u on lcw them get awarded lcwa do u get a backpayment

That will depend on whether you reported changes to UC which prompted them to start a review. Or whether it was a review started by UC. 

gypsyjean

Not sure wat u mean they sent me form so I filled it in 

gypsyjean

Itvwas a review by uc

poppy123456

gypsyjean said:

Itvwas a review by uc

Then it will be from the assessment period in which the decision was made. No money is owed.

There would only be money owed if you reported changes to your health condition, which would have prompted them to refer you for another work capability assessment. 

gypsyjean

My form they sent me I added new conditions in there wat I not had before

poppy123456

gypsyjean said:

My form they sent me I added new conditions in there wat I not had before

That doesn’t mean any difference. The advice I gave above still applies.