LCWRA BackPay
Hello. I've finally been awarded LCWRA been handing fit notes in since May last year.
However, ive noticed a gap. Both of the gaps are weekend dates. Will they penalise me for this? I really don't want to miss out on 5 months backpay due to a GP not adding weekends in
Eg 26th June ended fit note, 29th June new one started
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Unfortunately gaps will effect when the waiting period starts. It would be down to a Decision Maker to decide when the waiting period is counted from.
If they don't backdate fully (the LCWRA waiting period is 3 full assessment periods before eligible for payment) you can ask them to look at that decision again, known as a Mandatory Reconsideration.
If they don't change their minds, you can appeal to an independent appeal tribunal.
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Is it worth me calling them? As its not my fault and it's not like I was suddenly not ill for the weekend. I know my GP would be happy to back date if needed
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28th May 2024 - 15th June 2024
15 June 2024 - 28th June 2024
30th June 2024 - 29th September 2024
27th September 2024 - 26th October 2024
29th October 2024 - 23rd November 2024
24th November 2024 - 18th January 2025
19th January 2025 - 18th April 2025
These are my dates
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Backdated Fit Notes are very unlikely to be accepted. It is unfortunately the claimants responsibility to supply continous Fit Notes.
I don't think calling them now will do any good.
I'd advise waiting until your backpay is issued, then take it from there with the Mandatory Reconsideration if needed.
You can explain why there were two gaps, that information will go to a Decision Maker.
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Hey LM28, I got my Backpay around 3 weeks after I got my award notice. I'd definitely ask them on your journal as you should have heard something by now. Please do keep me updated
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thanks for the reply @TessD
I actually received a letter on my journal about the backpay last Friday (4 days ago). I just wondered how long did it take for the back pay to come into your bank account? I haven’t received mine yet and assumed it would take a few days etc.
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I would imagine you'll have it by the end of the week
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