Hi, I have just been awarded LCWRA but don't understand the payment side of things

tobytoo

Hi I'm wondering if someone can help me 

I have just been awarded lwcra but don't understand the payment side off things ... I've been awarded it from the 10th off May.. as that's when I sent in my first sick note ( and been told I've been awarded it from then ) .. had a letter in my uc journal on the 12th off August to say my payment will change .. but just had my statement and my uc payments are still the same .... and would anyone no if I will be getting a back pay and how long does it take ? As I think I've done the 3 month assessment period 

Thanks for reading ?

janer1967

Hi there and welcome 

In order to give accurate advice can I ask what date you get paid 

It has to be 3 full assessment periods from when you reported the condition 

So if your note doesnt cover whole of may then the 3 waiting periods would be June to July July to Aug and Aug to Sept so first payment would be Oct 

If it does cover may then payment will be Sept 

There will be no backoay due 

tobytoo

OK thankyou for your help 

tobytoo

I get payed on the 21st off every month ... and I thought I did the 3 month waiting period 

10th of May - 10 June 
10 - June - 10 July 
10 - July- 10 Aug 

Or does it have to be from the beginning off the month ? 

janer1967

You assessment period then is from 14th of each month so yes may to June is first month

You get the payment on the 4th month so yes the assessment periods you quote are correct so first payment will be Sept 

tobytoo

Thankyou it's so confusing... but no back payment due .. but first payment will be September 

janer1967

Correct you don't get any back pay as the 3 month waiting period is not paid you do not come into paid entitlement till the 4th month 

I know it's confusing but that is just the rules for this benefit 

tobytoo

OK thankyou so much for your help 

janer1967

Your very welcome 

chiarieds

Hi @tobytoo - & welcome to the community. I'm pleased Jane has helped in answering your query. How are you today?