Your benefit will usually start after we have
received your completed claim form but can be backdated under
certain circumstances.
It can be backdated by up to 52 weeks if you have a
good cause for not claiming earlier.
For example, you were ill and had no-one to act on your behalf or
unable to manage your own affairs.
If you think your benefit should start earlier or be backdated you
should inform us on your claim form.
You will need to tell us the following information:
- The date you think your benefit should start
from
- The reason why you did not claim earlier
- What income you received during this period
Depending on the reason you give we can either revise the start
date or backdate your claim.
Any application for backdated benefit will be considered on its
individual merits.
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