When will I receive payment after WCA Assessment?

beckyrolfe88
beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
edited March 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
I have a question about lcwra my first sick not was the 19th October 2021 I just had a decision from wca and have been awarded was wondering when I would receive payment if any one can help would be really appreciated 
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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,535 Championing
    Hi there @beckyrolfe88 thanks for posting your question, I've moved it over into our UC category so that our members can advise you more easily, and I've edited the title slightly, hope that's okay :)

    I'm not sure of the answer myself, but I know our members are more experienced in this area, so hopefully they can answer soon.

    If you have anything else you need let me know and I'll see if I can help.

    Alex
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    It will be either Feb or March depending on the dates of your assessment periods, or when you usually receive you payment each month.
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    I receive my payments on the 9th of every month and got my
    decision letter last week xx
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    That means your waiting period is Nov/Dec, Dec/Jan, Jan/Feb. LCWRA starts from AP 3rd Feb - 2nd March and first payment on 9th March. Therefore they owe you 1 months money of £343.63. The LCWRA element will be added to your future payments going forward.
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    I didn’t receive any payment on. The 9th march so would I get it in April it’s all so confusing thanks for all you help so far tho x
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    That was because you didn't have the decision until last week, which was after your payment date. Backdated money is paid separately to your usual payment date. It can often take them a few weeks to pay any money that's owed. Before paying you, they will recalculate your last statement so they can work out exactly how much they owe you.
    Once this is done you'll receive a letter on your journal telling you how much money it is. It will then be paid to your bank.
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    Will my payment be different on the 9th even if I haven’t had any back pay yet 
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    Sorry for all the questions 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    edited March 2022
    Your payment on the 9th will include the LCWRA element which is currently £343.63 but don't forget benefits increase slightly in April. The LCWRA element increases to £354.28 in April.
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    Thank you so much for your help I’ll keep you updated 
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    just a Quick question on my statements from July it says at the bottom You have limited capability for work and work-related activity. will I be back dated from then it’s not in my June statement just July up until now 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    beckyrolfe88 said:
    just a Quick question on my statements from July it says at the bottom You have limited capability for work and work-related activity. will I be back dated from then it’s not in my June statement just July up until now 
    No, it won’t be backdated to July based on the information you gave because you only sent your fit note in October 2021. 
    Are you claiming UC with a partner that already claims the LCWRA element? If so then you won’t receive the element yourself because you can only receive 1 per claim. 
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    No no one else is on the claim  how comes it’s says that from July tho it’s just confused me that’s all 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    You didn't send your first fit note until October so i have no idea why it says from July. Are you sure this was when you sent your first fit note?
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    I’ll double check 
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    I was sending sick notes in July so it’s from July isn’t it 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    beckyrolfe88 said:
    I was sending sick notes in July so it’s from July isn’t it 
    You have LCWRA status from July but you only get paid extra money from four months later which will be November or December depending on exactly what date you reported the health condition in July.
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    I have received any payment only had my decision on 24th march 
  • beckyrolfe88
    beckyrolfe88 Community Member Posts: 18 Listener
    I haven’t received I meant 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community Member Posts: 9,999 Championing
    I know that, I was replying to your question about backdating.

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