Universal Credit and Carers
deebronny
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Hi, I am looking for some advice about my universal credit. I started claiming U/C on the 6th of november 2019 and in February had the carers element added because I am caring for my partner and didnt realise I was entitled to that. I also applied for carers allowance in January and found out today that they are planning on back dating it to the 6th of November as I shouldve been claim it then. I know that carers is taken £1 for £1 out of your U/C money but I'm wondering if I recieve this back payment that's close to £1000 will this be taken out of my U/C ? I just cant seem to work it out or find any information about it anywhere and I need to know so I can manage my money to make sure I'm not left short.
Thanks in advance ?
Thanks in advance ?
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HI and welcome,Yes, the carers allowance backdated money will be classed as an overpayment for UC. This means that you will need to repay it back future UC payments and your monthly amount will be reduced until it's been paid back.Just so that you're aware, unless you live in Scotland the only advantage to claiming the carers allowance is that they pay class 1 NI credits, where as on UC you receive class 3. You can claim the carers element of UC without claiming carers allowance.May i ask then you started your claim for UC did you report that you were a carer? If you did then the carers element can be backdated.Hope this helps.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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@deebronny Hello and welcome to the community, I am a community champion here at scope. Its always nice to see new members here. Have a look round the site and feel free to join in any discussions
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Hi @deebronny welcome to the groupLouise Hesketh
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Welcome to the community @deebronny! Is there anything further we can help with?
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Thank you for replying...can I ask if you know wether I just wont get any U/C for the next 2/3 months roughly or will they be taking it out gradually the way they would for an advance? I tried ringing them and asking but the agent hadn't a clue. He actually said that he didnt know, which is mind blowing ?♀️
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It will be taken gradually until it's paid back.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Awe thank god, was really worried about not getting anything for 2/3 months. Thank you so much, you've been so helpful, unlike the actual u/c advisors
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You’re welcome. Yes, I must admit their knowledge isn’t great but that’s because they’ve had very little training. Glad I could help ?I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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