Needing Help Understanding LCWRA backdated payment

DragonzQueen

Morning 👋, 
A quick one really on understanding LCWRA, as the good ol' t'interweb gives of so many different answers, 

I was awarded LCWRA on the 9th August this year,
I've provided fitnotes since the 8th December, Declared on UC under report a health change also (on the 2nd December), (I'm also paid UC on 27th of every month) 

My WC only sent of for my forms in June when I enquired about it (as my GP had asked if I've been sent the forms already)

I just wanted to know whether I'm entitled to back payment or not?
As say the Internet gives of different answers I've no idea if I'm coming or going, 

I apologise before hand if this has been asked before, 

Many thanks 🤗

poppy123456

There's a full 3 month assessment (AP) period waiting time and the extra money is then paid from the 4th month after you reported the health condition (providing you continued to send fit notes, without any gaps until the decision was made. The extra money is not paid at all during the waiting period.

Your waiting period is as follows. Dec/Jan, Jan/Feb, Feb/March.. LCWRA starts from AP 21st March to 20th April and first payment will be 27th April, so up to last month they owe you 4th months of LCWRA element.

Money owed is usually paid separately to your usual monthly money. First they need to recalculate your past statements so they can work out how much you should have been paid and what you've already received. You will then be paid the difference between the two.

It often takes a few weeks to do this. Once it's done you'll receive a letter onto your journal telling you how much they owe. It will then be paid into your bank.

The above advice is assuming you're not claiming UC with a partner that already receives the LCWRA element.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @DragonzQueen How are you doing today? 

It can be really confusing when there are lots of different answers floating around! I hope that poppy123456's answer has helped to clear that up for you. Please do let us know if there's anything you're still unsure about.