Hi, I'm dollsky! I'm waiting for my WCA decision. If I'm put in the LCWRA group, will I be backpaid?

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dollsky
dollsky Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
edited June 2021 in Universal Credit (UC)
hi there I got my first sick note on the 16th of November  and didnt get my medical assessment till the 6th of April. I still havent had a decision. but if I'm put in the group where I get extra money will I be paid any backdate? I'm not sure of my assement period but I'm paid on the 14th of every month if this helps. thanks

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    Based on dates you give nov won't count as the note didn't cover whole assessment period 

    So dec to Jan   Jan to Feb and Feb to Mar are the 3 waiting periods so first payment due would be Apr 

    So depending when you get decision and if awarded there should be some backpay for Apr , may and June 
  • dollsky
    dollsky Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
    dont know if the previous message sent so il send again. do they normally take this long to decide ? and thanks for getting back to me muchappreciated x
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    There ate no fixed timescales for a decision  the estimate is 8 weeks 

    They are extremely busy catching up with all the backlogs 
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    Hi @dollsky and welcome to our online community :)  How are you doing today?

    I hope @janer1967 's replies have clarified your queries and we wish you all the best with your UC claim.  Please keep us updated with how you get on and ask away any more questions.

    In the meantime, I've moved your post to our UC category and amended the title to show your original question.  Best wishes.
  • dollsky
    dollsky Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
    thankyou so much for both of your replies! I'm also looking to make new friends.x
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    The coffee lounge is a great place to get to know other members @dollsky :) 
  • dollsky
    dollsky Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
    hi I was wondering I had 2 advances sent to debt management. the backdated money will they take back what I owe all at once?
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi again 

    They do normally try to recover any debts from back pay unfortunately 
  • dollsky
    dollsky Online Community Member Posts: 11 Connected
    oh right do they take all? or just some? as I do owe alot. around 2000.. do they normally take it all ? or just some 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    They normally take it all and you get anything left over I'm afraid 

    One bonus your debt will be paid making your payments more 
  • hughiemachrins
    hughiemachrins Online Community Member Posts: 81 Contributor
    I had my first WCA form in January. I got an assessment call on 1st March and a decision on 27th April. I asked for a Mandatory Reconsideration straight away and got the answer today. They still think I am fit for work. Appeal next, I think.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    Are you confident in knowing how to appeal @hughiemachrins? 
  • hughiemachrins
    hughiemachrins Online Community Member Posts: 81 Contributor
    I think so @Tori_Scope. I have a friend who works for CAB and there is a Housing Association welfare officer who is also helping.
  • hughiemachrins
    hughiemachrins Online Community Member Posts: 81 Contributor
    Update: Got the text today to say they had received my PIP assessment report. Also today, I have lodged my appeal in the WCA case with great help from the Housing officer. So, waiting on two fronts now!

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