DLA mandatory consideration has increased award but yet to receive back payment
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AimeeT
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I received the decision from my sons DLA MR on the 23rd, it stated that the higher rate of care component has been awarded from the 21st July until the period ends in 2025, however I’m yet to receive the extra money.
Does anyone have any idea when this will be paid?
I assumed as we were already claiming that it would be paid with his next payment, which we received today, however this is not the case.
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Any money owed is usually received separately to your 4 weekly money.
I’d advise you to ring them to ask because they are the only ones that can tell you for sure.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. -
Given that there have only been 4 working days since the 23rd it’s not been long since the decision.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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poppy123456 said:Any money owed is usually received separately to your 4 weekly money.
I’d advise you to ring them to ask because they are the only ones that can tell you for sure. -
calcotti said:Given that there have only been 4 working days since the 23rd it’s not been long since the decision.
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calcotti said:Given that there have only been 4 working days since the 23rd it’s not been long since the decision.
I had assumed that the decision letter was received on 23rd so would have expected any money owed to have already been received by then.
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. -
If you claim any other benefits e.g. UC or Child Tax Credits then let them know as you will now be entitled to the severe child disability rate with it being the high rate care component. Ask them to backdate to the date of decision too and on UC you can also get the care component of around £163 even if you work.
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I spoke to them today, silly me thought it was saturday and I'd have to wait until they opened again (my brain is obviously fried), the payment wasn't sent to be processed by the case manager so they've emailed her to have that done. Thanks to everyone for their replies though
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bg844 said:If you claim any other benefits e.g. UC or Child Tax Credits then let them know as you will now be entitled to the severe child disability rate with it being the high rate care component. Ask them to backdate to the date of decision too and on UC you can also get the care component of around £163 even if you work.
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AimeeT said:bg844 said:If you claim any other benefits e.g. UC or Child Tax Credits then let them know as you will now be entitled to the severe child disability rate with it being the high rate care component. Ask them to backdate to the date of decision too and on UC you can also get the care component of around £163 even if you work.
You would likely be receiving the lower disabled child element which is £128.89 per month. For the higher rate of £402.41 per month your child must be receiving high rate care DLA, which he now does. You should report the changes onto your journal. Details here. https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/universal-credit-child-amount
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. -
Thank you so much for the information, I had no idea. I’ve sent a message to the work coach on the journal 😊 thanks all
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