lwcwa backpayment?

tenugi_

hi. I started my uc claim in January of 2021 and have been providing fit notes ever since. last week I received a message saying that i am eligible for lwcwa payments too. just wondering if ill recieve a backpayment as it's been over a year since i started providing evidence of my disability 

calcotti

You should be entitled to the LCWRA element from May or June 2021 depending on your UC monthly dates and exactly when you reported the health condition.

tenugi_

reported my condition January 2021, hence why I had to provide fit notes 

poppy123456

tenugi_ said:

reported my condition January 2021, hence why I had to provide fit notes 

Yes but the waiting period is 3 full assessments periods and the extra money starts from the 4th month after you reported your health condition.

You haven't given any information on exact date you reported your health condition and the dates of your assessment periods (or when you usually receive your money each month)

Without knowing this it will be either May or June as advised by calcotti.

tenugi_

they actually did the assessment without my knowledge for this but my usual assessment period is between the 14th and 16th of every month. I then get paid on the 20th. 

tenugi_

also i reported my condition around the 17th January 2021

calcotti

tenugi_ said:

also i reported my condition around the 17th January 2021

As per my previous reply

calcotti said:

You should be entitled to the LCWRA element from May or June 2021 depending on your UC monthly dates and exactly when you reported the health condition.

What dates do your monthly payments cover?

poppy123456

tenugi_ said:

they actually did the assessment without my knowledge for this but my usual assessment period is between the 14th and 16th of every month. I then get paid on the 20th. 

If you receive your money on 20th then your assessment periods will be 14th to 13th of each month, not 14th to 16th.

tenugi_ said:

also i reported my condition around the 17th January 2021

If you sent your fit note within 7 days of this then your waiting period will be as follows. Feb/March, March/April, April/May... LCWRA starts from AP 14th May to 13th June and first payment would be 20th June.

It often takes a few weeks to pay what they owe you. They first need to recalculate your past statements to work out how much they owe. Once this is done you'll receive a letter on your journal.