Awarded LCWRA how much backpay am I entitled to?
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chrisharris22
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I've jus been awarded lcwra i first gave them a sickness in June 10th my assessment was dec 21st jus wondered how much backpay im entitled too if any as im hearing so many people are getting nothing even though been waiting months
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Hi @chrisharris22
Thanks for reaching out to us. I always appreciate how much courage it must take to reach out.
Unfortunately, LCWRA is not my area of expertise so I am hoping someone else with more knowledge in this area can help you out with this.
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Hi there
Lcwra is paid from the 4th full assessment period after reporting the condition and providing fit note
In order to calculate when this would be exactly you need to tell us exact date you reported it and the dates of your assessment periods
But roughly could be due payment from either Oct or Nov so should be 1 or 2 months backpay but back pay is made as a separate payment and can take a while -
My first sickness note was on July 10th they sent me questionnaire which I sent back and I am usually paid the 20th ov each month my assessment was on the 21st ov December so I waited 6 months for an assessment.
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As you receive payment usually on 20th of each month this means that your assessment periods are 14th-13th of each month.There's a full 3 month assessment period waiting time and the extra money is then paid on the 4th month of your claim. Which date did you report your health condition because first you said this..chrisharris22 said:I've jus been awarded lcwra i first gave them a sickness in June 10th
Then this.chrisharris22 said:My first sickness note was on July 10thIf you reported your health condition on 10th July then your first LCWRA payment would have been 20th December so they owe you 1 month @ £343.63.The above advice is assuming you're not claiming UC with a partner that already has the LCWRA element on your claim.It often takes them a few weeks to recalculate all the relevant statements so they can calculate how much they owe so any backdated money won't be received before Christmas.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. -
Thanks yes I reported it on the 10th ov July and didn't have my assessment untill the 21st ov December so do they not owe me 2 months money its so confusing it basically took from July till 21st December to even get my assessment i was told id be awarded the highest rate and would get a letter in a week or so.
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HI @chrisharris22 and welcome to the forum, I hope our members are helping to answer your query. Please do let us know if there's anything else we can help with.
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Sorry my mistake, it’s been a long day!Your waiting period will be July/Aug, Aug/Sept, Sept/Oct .. LCWRA starts AP 14th Oct/ 13th Nov with first payment being 20th Nov so 2 months is owed.The letter will tell you within 7 days but mostly it’s a few weeks, especially as Christmas is now just a few days away so there will be closing days next week for 2 bank holidays.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.
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Your assessment periods are 14th-13th of each month.
You reported your health condition on July 10th which is in your June/July assessment period.
Your waiting periods are July/Aug, Aug/Sept, Sept/Oct.
LCWRA is payable for 14th Oct to 13th Nov with first payment being 20th November, so they owe you 2 months of LCWRA. This will be paid separately after UC have calculated it.
Your January payment on 20th should include the extra amount for the month.
[EDIT - cross posted with poppy]Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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