Lwrca backpay

6659Joanne

Hi all!!  I have got awarded the lwrca component, I have been submitting fit notes from January, one of the advisors on UC told me this would be paid to me in a backpayment paid on 25 June, this date came and went and no backpayment went in, I rang today and got told no you don't get back paid on lwrca, I am confused does anyone know what's what, I specifically wrote the date down that the lady told me and when I rang today i was made feel stupid for even asking. 

Alice_Holt

The LCWRA element is awarded after a 3 month waiting period beginning on the day you provide medical evidence. If it takes longer than 3 months to carry out your Work Capability Assessment the element you are awarded will be backdated to this point and you will be paid any amount owing. 

So, if you first submitted your fit note in Jan, then payment should be due 3 months later in April. Payment of the LCWRA element should be backdated to the appropriate assessment period.

Bear in mind that the DWP UC 'helpline', is staffed by call handlers who have little benefits training, indeed it may be outsourced to private companies like Capita, etc to cut costs:
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2021-11-30/debates/0ED9212B-7FB8-43F8-AE5E-6907E5D0CC87/OutsourcingDWPTelephoneServices

You might want to raise the misinformation given to you by the UC call-handler (and their poor attitude) with your MP.  Having the date & time of the call would be useful.

6659Joanne

Thank you for all your help I have relayed this in my journal to a UC advisor, will let you know the outcome.

6659Joanne

They've actually made me feel so stupid and upset.

6659Joanne

My first fit note was submitted on 25 January I double checked there 

poppy12345

What date exactly did you report your first fit note? January doesn't help, we need the exact date. Also what date do you usually receive your money each month?

Alice_Holt said:

So, if you first submitted your fit note in Jan, then payment should be due 3 months later in April.

I disagree, without knowing the answers to the questions i asked, it would be either May or June for the first payment. The waiting period is 3 full assessment periods. First payment will then be at the end of the 4th month.

poppy12345

6659Joanne said:

My first fit note was submitted on 25 January I double checked there 

I didn't see this when i commented. What date do you usually receive your money each month?

6659Joanne

14th and 28th of each month

calcotti

6659Joanne said:

14th and 28th of each month

That indicates that your UC period is 8th to 7th of the month. Your Fit Note was submitted on 25th January so the waiting period ended on 24th April. The first LCWRA payment would be due with the next payment period 8th May to 7th June which would be due from the payment on 14th June,

6659Joanne

Thank you all.