If I get my backdated esa money before my UC deadline does it mean I won't get my UC payment?

teddyjohn89

Hello everyone hope your well. Just have a quick question after receiving LCWRA for many health reasons so I'm on UC and ESA spoke to a lady on the phone from ESA she told me i was getting backdated money i am owed thats great. But if i get it before my UC deadline does this mean i wont get my UC payment ? Thank you 

janer1967

Hi there 

The backpay will not affect your normal uc payment that is why it is paid separate 

teddyjohn89

That's a relief thank you for the promt response much appreciated 

calcotti

Unfortunately DWP can get in a muddle over this. You will get arrears of ESA. You may also get arrears of UC and in many cases UC will overpay you in which case you will then owe them money.
When UC recalculate your entitlement they will produce new monthly statements which will overwrite your old statements. If you want a record of how your previous payments were calculated you should take a record now.

teddyjohn89

OK no problem thank you for this information much Appreciated 

Ross_Alumni

Hi @teddyjohn89

I hope you are well and that the above information has been helpful  

teddyjohn89

Yes thank you