Help understanding LCWRA payment and backpack.

sabrina82
sabrina82 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited February 2023 in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi there. I need some help understanding my LCWRA and if i am entitled to any backpay. I started off sick and providing fit notes from March 2022, applied for LCWRA in August 2022. Had the assessment done in January 2023 and had it approved in Feb 2023. I have had constant fit notes since March 2022. How do I work out if I am due any back payments and if I am entitled to any. I am getting conflicting advice. Can anyone please help clarify this for me.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    There’s a full 3 month assessment period waiting time. The extra money is paid from the 4th month after you reported your health condition/sent your first fit note. 
    It will be from either July or Aug 2022. Depending on the exact date you sent your first fit note and what date you usually receive your money each month. 
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    Hi @sabrina82 and a warm welcome to our online community, how are you today?

    I hope poppy's words have made the process easier for you to understand, are you clearer now?

    Just to let you know, I've moved your thread to our Universal Credit (UC) category to help make it more visible to others.

    Wishing you all the best. Take care.

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