Backdated benefits
How to get your benefits backdated
Pension age claimants can request that benefit be backdated for a maximum period of 3 months from the date you make the request.
From 1 April 2016, people under pension age benefit can only request that benefit be backdated for a maximum period of 1 months from the date you make the request.
If you want your benefit claim backdated you must write to the office and give your reasons why you did not claim earlier.