mandatory reconsideration

jojojojo19

hi just wondering if anyone has any stories or info on mandatory reconsiderastion on universal credit on backdated money etc for lcwra?

poppy123456

Is this regarding the change of circumstances you reported? Based on the information you gave in this thread here https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/90117/lcwra-backpay#latest then LCWRA should be payable from the assessment period in which the changes too place.

If the review was started by DWP then you won't receive anything backdated. The extra money will be paid from the assessment period in which the decision was made.

jojojojo19

Thank you Poppy, recieved a note on my journal saying they made a mistake and indeed should have been from 17th April 2020. They said they are advising my case manager to action the underpayment, which is wonderful news. Any idea how long this will take. Thank you

calcotti

Such a basic error on their part - really shouldn't be happening. 

However in your case I thought your wife was already getting LCWRA so you wouldn't be owed anything as you can't both get it.

poppy123456

calcotti said:

Such a basic error on their part - really shouldn't be happening. 

However in your case I thought your wife was already getting LCWRA so you wouldn't be owed anything as you can't both get it.

I don't see anything about a partner in any of the OP's other threads. I see another member commented on their thread and ask this question, which i replied to telling them that their partner receives the LCWRA element, so they won't be entitled but it was a different member. See thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/90117/lcwra-backpay#latest

calcotti

poppy123456 said: I don't see anything about a partner in any of the OP's other threads.

Apologies - obviously got mixed up with a hijacked thread!

jojojojo19

ah yes someone questioned lcwra on my thread, yes i know, if i hadn t explained to the lady on the phone who wrote my mandatory consideration i would not be entitled to the years money, shocking. is there any idea on when i should ecieve it please and thank you so much for your help

poppy123456

jojojojo19 said:

ah yes someone questioned lcwra on my thread, yes i know, if i hadn t explained to the lady on the phone who wrote my mandatory consideration i would not be entitled to the years money, shocking. is there any idea on when i should ecieve it please and thank you so much for your help

They first need to recalculate your past statements to work out exactly how much they owe you. These will replace your existing ones so you may want to take screenshots now before you lose them.

There's no timescales how long this takes but once it's done you'll receive a letter on your journal telling you how much they owe you. Once it's paid, it takes 3-5 working days to go into your bank.

If you don't recieve the letter within the next week, put another message onto your journal under the payment section to give them another reminder.

poppy123456

calcotti said:

poppy123456 said: I don't see anything about a partner in any of the OP's other threads.

Apologies - obviously got mixed up with a hijacked thread!

No worries, it does happen. Which is why it's always better for members to start their own thread rather than ask questions on another person's thread. (Although the member in that thread had already been advised about the LCWRA element on their own thread anyway)