Awarded lcwra

vzzzzbucks
vzzzzbucks Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi I’m posting on behalf of my mum and she has just been awarded lcwra and is wondering will she be entitled to any back pay she first sent sick notes in in November 2023 but had around 3 health assessments and they was declined till this last one when they have just awarded her it any help is really appreciated.

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,591 Championing

    Eligibility for backpay will depend on when UC start her waiting period.

    LCWRA has a waiting period of three full assessment periods before LCWRA is added into payment. No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

    As your Mum's case is a complex one I'd recommend asking UC when they intend to start her waiting period, and speak to a trained benefits advisor.

    https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

  • vzzzzbucks
    vzzzzbucks Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Will be okay to ask on her her universal credit journal

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,591 Championing

    Yes you can ask them via her Journal.

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