Confused about lcwra, told not receive back pay for first 3 months

brooki60
brooki60 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited June 2024 in Universal Credit (UC)

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  • brooki60
    brooki60 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    I am serious confused about lcwra , I have been told I don't get back pay for the first 3 months is that correct

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing

    Yes that's correct. It's because there's a full 3 month assessment period waiting time. The extra money is then paid from the 4th month after you provided your first fit note. First payment is then made at the end of that 4th month. It's not paid at all during the waiting period.

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