backdating claim

shepherd86
shepherd86 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

I am currently employed in 2 roles for the same company. I have been working reduced hours since October due to ill health and this is now permanent and I will just be doing one role. I didn't need a fit note for my employer as they paid full pay for that time. I know I have enough contributions to claim but can I back date the claim to October if the gp will back date the fit mot to that time.

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  • shepherd86
    shepherd86 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 4,487 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @shepherd86 It's possible to make a backdated claim (but only up to the 3 months) which is around October/November as you've mentioned. You will likely need to get the fit note backdated as you've mentioned.

  • shepherd86
    shepherd86 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    I Was receiving full pay which was above the limit for permitted earnings but as of this month that will change. Can I still backdate the claim

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 4,487 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    If it was above the limit then you won't be able to claim for that period unfortunately.

  • shepherd86
    shepherd86 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    My new contract with reduced role and hours starts this month so I think I should be able to put in my claim now as I will only earn £800 per month. My only concern is that I wasn't paid statutory sick pay as my employer paid full pay for that period.

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