Hi, my name is Nikola98! When do I receive my first payment?

Nikola98
Nikola98 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
edited December 2022 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi I just wanted to know when do I receive my first payment as they said it would of showed up on mu universal credit account this month the 15th but I haven't received anything Tey I've been waiting 4 months now 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    I can't advise without more information. Is this regarding the work capability assessment? if so what date exactly did you report your health condition/sent your first fit note? Did you continue to send fit notes without any gaps until a decision was made on the WCA?
    Lastly, was the decision definitely Limited capability for work Related Activity? (LCWRA) and not just Limited Capability for Work (LCW)
  • Nikola98
    Nikola98 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Yes that's right the first one was 10th August it's been quite a long time now 
  • Nikola98
    Nikola98 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    How long does it take to receive the backdated payment from LCWRA I've been waiting four months now I haven't received any news or anything 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    There's a full 3 month assessment period waiting time and the extra money is then paid from the 4th month after you reported your health condition/sent your first fit note. It's not paid at all during the waiting period.
    Sorry forgot to ask what date do you usually receive your money each month, is it the 15th?
    Was the 10th August the same date you reported your health condition?
    Based on the information you've given first payment should either be Dec or Jan.
  • Nikola98
    Nikola98 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Yes I know 3 months it's already past this is the fourth month and yes I do get paid every 15th I've been giving my sick notes in but now they said that I don't have to send them as I am currently not capable for work so do u know how long will it take pls thanks 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    That means your assessment periods are 9th to 8th of each month. You sent your fit note on 10th of August which was after the start of your assessment period, which means that month doesn't count. Which was why i asked if you had reported your health condition at anytime before sending your first fit note.

    Based on the information you gave your waiting period is Sept/Oct, Oct/Nov, Nov/Dec, LCWRA starts from AP Dec 9th to Jan 8th and first payment will be Jan 15th.
  • Nikola98
    Nikola98 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Okay what about the backdated payment how does that work 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    You're not owed any LCWRA element because as i advised, it's not paid at all during the waiting period. Your first payment is 15th Jan and you'll continue to be paid it from then going forward.
  • Nikola98
    Nikola98 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    What does that mean on my letter Sat's that I will get 3 months backdated payment so 🤔 I don't get it 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    edited December 2022
    I can't see the letter so i have no idea. All i know is the LCWRA element is not paid during the waiting period, in most cases. If they owe you money because you were working and you didn't previously have the work allowance then they may owe you money for that.

  • Nikola98
    Nikola98 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Yeah that's fine thanks 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    You are welcome @Nikola98. It is the very least you deserve.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you or anything we can make clearer. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)

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