Carers allowance backdated money

tanica123
tanica123 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Listener
in Benefits and income
Hi , I applied for careers allowance and my award letter was sent out today . How long do I have to wait to receive backdated money in my bank ?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Usually it’s in your bank 3-5 working days from when payment was made. 
  • tanica123
    tanica123 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Listener
    Thank you and will the backdated money be given automatically or do I have to notify them about it 
  • tanica123
    tanica123 Online Community Member Posts: 22 Listener
    Does the payment be made the minute your awarded 
  • ChrisDMoran85
    ChrisDMoran85 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Hi,

    My brother receives carers allowance for me but what Universal Credit doesn't tell you about is a benefit called carers element which is £185 a month. Speak to an advisor to get this in place if you haven't already done so.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited October 2023
    tanica123 said:
    Thank you and will the backdated money be given automatically or do I have to notify them about it 

    It's automatically paid. Are you claiming any other benefits such as Universal Credit or any of the legacy benefits such as ESA/JSA or Income Support?
    tanica123 said:
    Does the payment be made the minute your awarded 

    Sometimes but not always.

    ChrisDMoran85 said:
    Hi,

    My brother receives carers allowance for me but what Universal Credit doesn't tell you about is a benefit called carers element which is £185 a month. Speak to an advisor to get this in place if you haven't already done so.

    Carers element is part of Universal Credit and not everyone claims this. As it's a means tested benefit not everyone will qualify and it will depend on a persons circumstances. If someone claims carers allowance as well as UC there's no financial gain because it's just deducted in full. 

    There are some advantages to claim it though, such as class 1 NI credits and weekly payments. Where as UC is class 3 NI credits and monthly payments.
  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,717 Championing
    Hope you get your money soon @tanica123 :)

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