Lcrwa fit note backdated before reported health condition

lydsbids
lydsbids Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited October 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hya I became seriously ill in December 2021 applied for pip in January 2022 was awarded this in May 2022 didn't know I could claim lcrwa on my universal credit claim, contacted UC and reported my health condition on June 15th 2022, first fit note supplied 02 july 2022 but was backdated by my doctor to January 01 2022. 
I have my assessment in 2 weeks I'm just wondering if successful when will I be backdated too? 
Thanks 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    edited October 2022
    It will be down to a decision maker whether they start it from the date of the fit note but usually they don’t.
    There’s a full 3 month assessment period waiting time and the extra money is paid from the 4th month after you reported your health condition, if found to have LCWRA. 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    I would be very surprised if they backdated the LCWRA decision to before you reported it.

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