Hi, I'm dollsky! I'm waiting for my WCA decision. If I'm put in the LCWRA group, will I be backpaid?

dollsky

hi there I got my first sick note on the 16th of November  and didnt get my medical assessment till the 6th of April. I still havent had a decision. but if I'm put in the group where I get extra money will I be paid any backdate? I'm not sure of my assement period but I'm paid on the 14th of every month if this helps. thanks

janer1967

Hi there 

Based on dates you give nov won't count as the note didn't cover whole assessment period 

So dec to Jan   Jan to Feb and Feb to Mar are the 3 waiting periods so first payment due would be Apr 

So depending when you get decision and if awarded there should be some backpay for Apr , may and June 

dollsky

dont know if the previous message sent so il send again. do they normally take this long to decide ? and thanks for getting back to me muchappreciated x

janer1967

There ate no fixed timescales for a decision  the estimate is 8 weeks 

They are extremely busy catching up with all the backlogs 

Cher_Alumni

Hi @dollsky and welcome to our online community   How are you doing today?

I hope @janer1967 's replies have clarified your queries and we wish you all the best with your UC claim.  Please keep us updated with how you get on and ask away any more questions.

In the meantime, I've moved your post to our UC category and amended the title to show your original question.  Best wishes.

dollsky

thankyou so much for both of your replies! I'm also looking to make new friends.x

Tori_Scope

The coffee lounge is a great place to get to know other members @dollsky  

dollsky

hi I was wondering I had 2 advances sent to debt management. the backdated money will they take back what I owe all at once?

janer1967

Hi again 

They do normally try to recover any debts from back pay unfortunately 

dollsky

oh right do they take all? or just some? as I do owe alot. around 2000.. do they normally take it all ? or just some 

janer1967

They normally take it all and you get anything left over I'm afraid 

One bonus your debt will be paid making your payments more 

hughiemachrins

I had my first WCA form in January. I got an assessment call on 1st March and a decision on 27th April. I asked for a Mandatory Reconsideration straight away and got the answer today. They still think I am fit for work. Appeal next, I think.

Tori_Scope

Are you confident in knowing how to appeal @hughiemachrins? 

hughiemachrins

I think so @Tori_Scope. I have a friend who works for CAB and there is a Housing Association welfare officer who is also helping.

hughiemachrins

Update: Got the text today to say they had received my PIP assessment report. Also today, I have lodged my appeal in the WCA case with great help from the Housing officer. So, waiting on two fronts now!