LCWRA bavkoay and carers element

scopecass
scopecass Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

hi so I’ve received my first lcwra payment this month but have lost my care element for my daughter. Am I still entitled to the back pay

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing
    edited February 2025

    It is correct that LCWRA has replaced Carers Element as the same person cannot get both.

    Not everyone gets backpay for LCWRA, if the decision is made within the waiting period.

    The waiting period for LCWRA element is three full assessment periods from the date of your first Fit Note, assuming they were provided with no gaps, none that were backdated etc.

    No money is paid or subsequently owed for that period.

  • scopecass
    scopecass Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    first note handed in September had assessment November and got awarded lcwra then had first payment jan

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing

    That's quite a quick decision so it's unlikely you are owed any backpay.

    What date did you report the health condition?

    What date was your first Fit Note given to UC?

    Were there any gaps in handing in Fit Notes, any that were backdated etc?

    Your UC assessment period or payment date?

  • scopecass
    scopecass Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    I only started my claim on 6th August. I declared my health condition on 7th. First note was sent on 14th September. My assessment periods are 6th-7th.

  • scopecass
    scopecass Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    payments dates is 13th

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing

    September/October: Partial AP, excluded from waiting period.

    October/November: AP 1

    November/December: AP 2

    December/January: AP 3

    January/February: Eligible for LCWRA element.

    13th February: First LCWRA element paid

    No backpay is owed.

  • scopecass
    scopecass Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    ok thank you I thought so just my coach said I would get back pay from my first note

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing

    Unfortunately the work coaches don't know the ins and outs of UC, and often give out incorrect advice.

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