Help. Will be backdated from when I started handing my sick notes in?

tamara1998
tamara1998 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited July 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi I am cleaning UC. But had a message on my journal to say I have been awarded  capability for work and work related group. I have been handing in sick notes since 31/08/2021 will I be backdated  from that date. Thanks 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    edited July 2022
    There’s a  3 month waiting period from the date you provided your fit note and the extra money is paid from the 4th full assessment period  after you reported the health condition. It’s not paid at all during the waiting period.
    When it’s paid from exactly will depend on what date you usually receive your money each month. 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,469 Championing
    Welcome to the community @tamara1998 :) Thank you for joining!

    I hope that the above comment has helped to clear that up for you. I know backpay can be a bit confusing, so please do let us know whether you have any further questions. When do you usually receive your UC payment? 

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