How is backdated carers element paid, and when will I receive it? Will I lose money off my UC?
bahah
Community member Posts: 10 Listener
Hello... so I'm wondering how backdated careers is paid and how it works I've been awarded it I think I cant really understand the letter but it doesn't say on my decision how or when I will receive it will it be added to my statement will it be a separate payment also will I lose some universal credit due to my back dated money or will I get my normal payment as usual and backdate on top sorry for all the question thankyou in advance x
Comments
-
Hello... so I'm wondering how backdated careers is paid and how it works I've been awarded it I think I cant really understand the letter but it doesn't say on my decision how or when I will receive it will it be added to my statement will it be a separate payment also will I lose some universal credit due to my back dated money or will I get my normal payment as usual and backdate on top sorry for all the question thankyou in advance x
-
It should be backdated to the assessment period in which you reported you were a carer.
it is included in your normal UC payment.
(To be clear - you are only asking about carer element of UC, your are not asking about Carer’s Allowance?)Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
Will they take money off me for getting backdated like they would careers allowance
-
Would I still get my normal universal credit payment and the backdated on top
-
bahah said:Will they take money off me for getting backdated like they would careers allowanceInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
-
and yes I'm only asking about careers element
-
bahah said:Would I still get my normal universal credit payment and the backdated on topInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
-
Is there any way you could have a look at my decision form and tell me what you think it means and to what period it goes back to
-
Also the backdated will be paid in my normal uc payment?
-
I think you may see any arrears payment as a separate payment.
When did you tell them about your caring responsibilities?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
August 2019 but I wasnt aware of careers element this is the decision they vave me about backdated can someone help me understand it
-
Hello @bahah. This decision is that your carer element will be backdated to 30/12/2019 and you should also see the increase in your payments going forward.
The backdated money will be paid to you separately. If you have any social fund debts or overpayments then they may offer the backdated money to DWP Debt Department first. If not, then it'll be sent to you once your Case Manager has calculated how much is owed.
Keep an eye on your old statements as the first sign they're actioning this decision is usually that they amend the old statements to show what you should have been paid. If you don't hear anything within a couple of weeks it is worth chasing your Case Manager to find out when you'll be paid.
Community Manager
Scope -
Hello just wondering if you can let me know how long from the decision makers letter you have posted that it was before you received the back pay..? I’m currently in this exact position right now and the service centre are useless. Kind regards Ellie.
-
lulalillegs said:Hello just wondering if you can let me know how long from the decision makers letter you have posted that it was before you received the back pay..? I’m currently in this exact position right now and the service centre are useless. Kind regards Ellie.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
@poppy123456 it’s the only thread I could find on this particular question, I understand the person may not see it or it may take time, however thank you.
Brightness
Categories
- All Categories
- 13.3K Start here and say hello!
- 7K Coffee lounge
- 101 Games lounge
- 483 Cost of living
- 4.6K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.9K Research and opportunities
- 230 Community updates
- 9.6K Talk about your situation
- 2.1K Children, parents, and families
- 1.6K Work and employment
- 807 Education
- 1.7K Housing and independent living
- 1.4K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 666 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 374 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 845 Transport and travel
- 32K Talk about money
- 4.6K Benefits and financial support
- 5.2K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 17.2K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 5K Universal Credit (UC)
- 6.4K Talk about your impairment
- 1.8K Cerebral palsy
- 886 Chronic pain and pain management
- 183 Physical and neurological impairments
- 1.1K Autism and neurodiversity
- 1.3K Mental health and wellbeing
- 328 Sensory impairments
- 832 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Do you need advice on your energy costs?
Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.