Will my LCWRA be backdated?

Shazzron

hi
my names is Sharon I’m new to chat not sure if I can get a answer to my question here goes briefly 
i had a health assessment over the phone Dec 2020 they then did another health assessment over the phone sept 2021 they informed me via my universal credit journal end sept 2021I have been awarded the full lcwra does anyone know when and if my benefit will be backdated to if any ?
thanks in advance if anyone can help as they not forthcoming with any answer
thanks in advance  

Shazzron

Hi my names is Sharon first time using a site like this not sure what to ask or expect 

Sandy_123

Hi @Shazzron welcome to the forum.  Join in with any of the topics or make your own. We're a very supportive group and there is always someone to natter to here.
Are you having a health assessment?

arbfy2

Ask the DWP or your local Welfare Rights

calcotti

You should get the LCWRA element paid from the fourth full assessment period following the date you reported your health condition (provided you have supplied continuous Fit Notes since then).

arbfy2

This is not my topic - I answered the query

calcotti

arbfy2 said:

Ask the DWP or your local Welfare Rights

I would not recommend asking DWP. They often get it wrong, better to ask someone else so that you know whether or not you need to challenge the DWP.

chiarieds

Hi @Shazzron - welcome to the community, & thank you for joining, Sharon.   Do please ask any questions you want as usually someone can advise. You might also like to try our virtual 'Coffee lounge' for a chat, & join in with some word games. Here's the link: https://forum.scope.org.uk/categories/coffee-lounge

poppy123456

arbfy2 said:

Ask the DWP

When ringing DWP you are actually ringing a call centre and not DWP theirself. They often have very limited  benefit knowledge so they are the last people that anyone should ask  for benfits advice because that's not what they are there for.

Shazzron

Hi thanks 
i have been sending in sick notes from Nov 2019 
Getting ssp 
then started claiming u/c in Feb 2020
ssp expired May 2020
first heath assessment Dec 2020
second heath assessment sept
2021
just a bit confused as some are saying I will get it backdated to when I notified u/c of my illness 
some say only to my first assessment in Dec minus three months I just can’t get a straight answer any input will be great thanks 

Shazzron

hi yes I have been sending in fit notes continuously from    Jan2020
      first assessment Dec 2020
second assessment  sept 2021 
I have been notified that I have been awarded 
lcwra via my u/c journal but no more information I just wanted to know if I will get it backdated and if so when it will be backdated to any input will be greatly appreciated 
thanks 

poppy123456

Shazzron said:

Hi thanks 
i have been sending in sick notes from Nov 2019 
Getting ssp 
then started claiming u/c in Feb 2020
ssp expired May 2020
first heath assessment Dec 2020
second heath assessment sept
2021
just a bit confused as some are saying I will get it backdated to when I notified u/c of my illness 
some say only to my first assessment in Dec minus three months I just can’t get a straight answer any input will be great thanks 

Sending in fit notes to your GP for the SSP doesn't count for the work capability assessment.  If you reported your health condition when you first claimed UC and sent a fit note within 7 days of that then your LCWRA element is payable from either June or July 2020. As advised, there's a 3 full month assessment period waiting time. Then the extra money is paid from the 4th month.

Shazzron

Hi yes I started claiming u/credit in jan2020 
u/credit awarded fromFeb 2020
I have been sending in fit notes continuously to u/credit since then and still am 
my first health assessment was Dec 2020
my second heath assessment 
was sept 2021 
I was informed via my u/c journal that I have been awarded lcwra would you know will they backdate my payment and if so when it will be backdated too your advice would be great thank you 

poppy123456

You first said you started claiming in Feb 2020. Now you say Jan 2020. as advised, there's a full 3 month assessment period waiting time so based on this information your LCWRA will be paid from either May or June 2020. Without knowing the exact date you started you claim we can't tell you exactly when it's awarded from.

It can take a few weeks to receive backdated money. They first have to recalculate your past statements to work out how much they owe you.

Shazzron

Thanks poppy123456
yes that’s correct I started my claim in jan and got paid Feb 2020
i get paid 7 of every month 
my assessment period is 1-31 every month sorry for the confusion thanks for all your wonderful help and advice 
I was only looking for a possible month and year I will get it backdated from do you normally get a letter explaining how much I will get and when it will be backdated to? Sorry I’m just new to this and can’t get a answer from u/c 
thanks again 

poppy123456

Based on the information the LCWRA element is owed from May 2020. You will eventually receive a letter on your journal telling you how much they owe but this can take a few weeks. It is paid as a lump sum but separate to your Usual monthly payment.

If you want to keep your current statements then you'll need to take screenshots now because once they are recalculated you will lose the current ones and they will be replaced with new ones.

Shazzron

Thanks again for all your wonderful help that answers my question sorry for the confusion