Carers element backdating

bond0071302
bond0071302 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi im new to this ive been on UC since 2022 and i have been caring for two of my sons whom one is receiving middle rate care and other higher rate PIP since the start of my claim.
I wasn’t aware of the carers element which i was entitled to so i asked them to backdate it from Aug 2022 but refused because i ticked caring 35 hours or less because of the way they worded it i misunderstood so now I have put in a MR. Clearly on my UC it shows my sons entitlement and im a single parent working 20 hours which is also on my UC so wouldnt all this be flagged to say yes I am providing over 35 hours of care .

Has anyone else had this issue and received back payment only because of choosing the wrong option hours of care?
thanks

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  • bond0071302
    bond0071302 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Hi

    Thank you for replying it’s confusing as some people who hadn’t declared any caring responsibilities have had their carers element backdated sue to the law UC goes by they do

    I will have to wait for the response of the MR

    Thank you once again for replying appreciate it

  • bond0071302
    bond0071302 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Totally makes sense what you have said and yes of course i will definitely update you

    Thank you 🤞🏼

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