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LCWRA. Does 3 months wait apply, as I was already on LCW? Do payments start from assessment periods?

markoscar2016

Hello,
I started claiming fit for work U/C in 2019.
I was placed on U/C- LCW from 08/2019. Assessment period 14th to 13th.
I listed a change in health on 28/09/2020 on my journal, supplied fit notes from 28/09/2020 until I was awarded LCWRA on 10/06/2021.
First payment of LCWRA on 20//06/2021.No Back was paid so I put in a Mandatory Reconsideration on 22/06/2021. The decision of which is to award LCWRA from 28/09/2020 instead of 10/06/2021, the original date.
The review stated that the original decision was made as "they thought it was a review".
No amounts of money have been spoken of just the new award date. Does the 3 months wait for extra payments apply to me as I was already on LCW? Do payments start from assessment period dates only? I think I'm right that I should be paid back pay from 14/01/2021 until 13/05/2021 at least, 4 months at £343.63. I've been paid from 14/05/2021 at LCWRA rate.
Since having no work coach it is frustrating how little they tell you and just get told they have no information.

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calcotti

The three months wait does not apply because you already had LCW so LCWRA element should be payable for the 14th Sept to 13th October AP (the AP in which the change occurred).

markoscar2016

So back pay from 14/09/2020 to 13/05/2021 should be paid to me? I've been paid extra from 14/05/2021.

calcotti

Yes

markoscar2016

well you made my day, hope you are right.

calcotti

If you want confirmation see paragraph F5046
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/864911/admf5.pdf

markoscar2016

Thank you so much.

markoscar2016

They have paid me but not for the 14/09/2020 - 13/10/2020 AP. I have disputed it and have got to now put in another MR. The last MR took 2 months. Why are they so unhelpful is beyond me.

calcotti

markoscar2016 said:

They have paid me but not for the 14/09/2020 - 13/10/2020 AP. I have disputed it and have got to now put in another MR. The last MR took 2 months. Why are they so unhelpful is beyond me.

So they have paid you from 14/10/2020 and there is just the one month in dispute.
I suggest you simply need to say
As I previously had LCW I should be paid the LCWRA element from the start of the AP in which I notified you of the change in my health condition which resulted in the decision that I now have LCWRA. I notified you on 28/09/2020 and should therefore be paid from 14/09/2020. Pleas refer to Advice for Decision Making Staff paragraph F5046.

markoscar2016

Exactly what I did and the answer was to put in a mandatory reconsideration. I mentioned F5046 and everything you mentioned. I know its only 1 month but its £341. Oh well, it'll come sooner or later.
Yes, paid from 14/10/20.

markoscar2016

All settled now. D.M. came straight back with decision to pay A.P 14/09/20 - 13/10/20 - £341.92 and a total sum of £2736.07. When I was only expecting around £1370.00 it certainly has helped.
Glad I came on here to be informed what I was fully entitled to. U/C really put you through it at a rough time and there must be numerous people who don't put in any M.R's.
Thank you so much for the replies.

stroll23

HI i recieved lcrwra without accessment i was put on lcw about 2 months ago do i get backpayment

poppy123456

stroll23 said:

HI i recieved lcrwra without accessment i was put on lcw about 2 months ago do i get backpayment

There's a full 3 month assessment period waiting time and the extra money is paid from the 4th month of your claim.

You haven't given any information for anyone to be able to advise you.

What date did you report your health condition/sent your first fit note?

What date do you usually receive your UC each month?

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