LegalizeThe Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2024
Made: 5th March 2024
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(3) and (4)
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PART 1 — INTRODUCTION
Citation, extent, commencement and effect
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Interpretation
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PART 2 — SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS
Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act
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Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act
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Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act
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Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions under Part 1 of the Pensions Act
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Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits in articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 are changed by this Order
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Statutory Sick Pay
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Statutory Maternity Pay
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Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay and Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay
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Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit
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Increase in amount of Category C retirement pension under the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 1979
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Maximum additional pension
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Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance
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Increase in rates of Personal Independence Payment
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Rates of age addition
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Rates of transitional invalidity allowance
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Rates of bereavement benefits
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Rates of bereavement support payment
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PART 3 — INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for Income Support
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Income Support Transitional Protection
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The relevant sum for Income Support
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Housing Benefit
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Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit
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PART 4 — JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE
Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance
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The prescribed sum for the JSA Regulations 1996
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Amounts for the JSA Regulations 2013
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PART 5 — STATE PENSION CREDIT
State Pension Credit
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PART 6 — EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 2008
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Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 2013
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PART 7 — UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Universal Credit
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Amendment of the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2014
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PART 8 — REVOCATION
Revocation
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SCHEDULE 1 — PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART I — CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
| Description of benefit | Description of benefit | Weekly rate | Weekly rate |
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| 2. | Short-term incapacity benefit. | (a)lower rate | £104.85 |
| (b)higher rate | £124.00 | ||
| 2A. | Long-term incapacity benefit. | £138.90 | |
| 5. | Category B retirement pension where section 48A(4) or 48AA(4) applies. | £101.55 |
PART III — NON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
| Description of benefit | Description of benefit | Weekly rate | Weekly rate |
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| 1. | Attendance allowance. | (a)higher rate | £108.55 |
| (b)lower rate | £72.65 | ||
| (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)). | (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)). | ||
| 2. | Severe disablement allowance. | £98.40 | |
| 3. | Age related addition. | (a)higher rate | £14.70 |
| (b)middle rate | £8.15 | ||
| (c)lower rate | £8.15 | ||
| (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)). | (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)). | ||
| 4. | Carer’s allowance[^f00116]. | £81.90 | |
| 7. | Category D retirement pension[^f00117]. | £101.55 | |
| 8. | Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79). | £0.25. |
PART IV — INCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS
| Benefit to which increase applies (1) | Benefit to which increase applies (1) | Benefit to which increase applies (1) | Increase for adult dependant (3) |
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| 1A. | Short-term incapacity benefit[^f00118]— | Short-term incapacity benefit[^f00118]— | |
| (a) | where the beneficiary is under pensionable age; | 62.85 | |
| (b) | where the beneficiary is over pensionable age. | 77.70 | |
| 2. | Long-term incapacity benefit. | Long-term incapacity benefit. | 80.70 |
| 8. | Severe disablement allowance. | Severe disablement allowance. | 48.40 |
PART V — RATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT
| Description of benefit, etc. | Description of benefit, etc. | Rate | Rate | Rate | Rate | Rate | Rate | Rate |
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| 1. | Disablement pension (weekly rates). | For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00119]. | For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00119]. | For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00119]. | For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00119]. | For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00119]. | For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00119]. | For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in column (2) of that Table[^f00119]. |
| TABLE | TABLE | TABLE | TABLE | TABLE | ||||
| Degree of Disablement | Degree of Disablement | Degree of Disablement | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | ||
| (1) | (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) | ||||
| Per cent. | Per cent. | Per cent. | £ | £ | ||||
| 100 | 100 | 100 | 221.50 | 221.50 | ||||
| 90 | 90 | 90 | 199.35 | 199.35 | ||||
| 80 | 80 | 80 | 177.20 | 177.20 | ||||
| 70 | 70 | 70 | 155.05 | 155.05 | ||||
| 60 | 60 | 60 | 132.90 | 132.90 | ||||
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 110.75 | 110.75 | ||||
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 88.60 | 88.60 | ||||
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 66.45 | 66.45 | ||||
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 44.30 | 44.30 | ||||
| 2. | Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed. | (a) | except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement | except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement | except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement | except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement | £88.70; | £88.70; |
| (b) | in any case | in any case | in any case | in any case | £177.40. | £177.40. | ||
| 3. | Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement). | £88.70. | £88.70. | |||||
| 4. | Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents[^f00120]. | £221.50. | £221.50. | |||||
| 5. | Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7. | £137.00. | £137.00. | |||||
| 6. | Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement. | (a) | if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948 | if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948 | if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948 | if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948 | £28.40 | £28.40 |
| (b) | if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | £28.40 | £28.40 | ||
| (c) | if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45 | if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45 | if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45 | if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45 | £18.20 | £18.20 | ||
| (d) | if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979 | £18.20 | £18.20 | ||
| (e) | in any other case | in any other case | in any other case | in any other case | £9.10. | £9.10. | ||
| 7. | Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension. | £11.35. | £11.35. | |||||
| 8. | Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension. | £81.90. | £81.90. | |||||
| 9. | Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7. | £14,700.00 | £14,700.00 | |||||
| 10. | Widow’s pension (weekly rates)[^f00121]. | (b) | higher permanent rate | higher permanent rate | higher permanent rate | higher permanent rate | £169.50; | £169.50; |
| (c) | lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7) | lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7) | lower permanent rate 30 per cent of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension) (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7) | |||||
| 11. | Widower’s pension (weekly rate). | £169.50. | £169.50. | £169.50. | £169.50. | £169.50. | £169.50. | £169.50. |
| 12. | Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons[^f00122] under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7. | In respect of each child or qualifying young person | In respect of each child or qualifying young person | In respect of each child or qualifying young person | In respect of each child or qualifying young person | In respect of each child or qualifying young person | In respect of each child or qualifying young person | £11.35. |
SCHEDULE 2 — PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART I — PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
| (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) | (2) |
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| Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Amount | Amount | Amount |
| (1)[^f00123]Single claimant aged— | (1)[^f00123]Single claimant aged— | (1)[^f00123]Single claimant aged— | (1)[^f00123]Single claimant aged— | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| (a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £71.70; | ||
| (b) | less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A[^f00124]; | less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A[^f00124]; | (b) | £71.70; | ||
| (c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | (c) | £71.70; | ||
| (d) | not less than 18 but less than 25; | not less than 18 but less than 25; | (d) | £71.70; | ||
| (e) | not less than 25. | not less than 25. | (e) | £90.50. | ||
| (2)Lone parent aged— | (2)Lone parent aged— | (2)Lone parent aged— | (2)Lone parent aged— | (2) | (2) | (2) |
| (a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £71.70; | ||
| (b) | less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A; | less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A; | (b) | £71.70; | ||
| (c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | (c) | £71.70; | ||
| (d) | not less than 18. | not less than 18. | (d) | £90.50. | ||
| (3)[^f00125]Couple— | (3)[^f00125]Couple— | (3)[^f00125]Couple— | (3)[^f00125]Couple— | (3) | (3) | (3) |
| (a) | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | (a) | £108.30; | ||
| (i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | |||||
| (ii) | had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance; or | |||||
| (iii) | the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | |||||
| (iv) | there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||||
| (b) | where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A; | where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A; | (b) | £71.70; | ||
| (c) | where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply; | where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply; | (c) | £71.70; | ||
| (d) | where both members are aged not less than 18; | where both members are aged not less than 18; | (d) | £142.25; | ||
| (e) | where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | (e) | £142.25; | ||
| (i) | qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance, or who would so qualify if he were not a member of a couple; or | |||||
| (ii) | satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | |||||
| (iii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||||
| (f) | where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— | where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— | (f) | £71.70; | ||
| (i) | would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance if he were not a member of a couple; and | |||||
| (ii) | does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | |||||
| (iii) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||||
| (g) | where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— | where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— | (g) | £90.50. | ||
| (i) | would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance if he were not a member of a couple; and | |||||
| (ii) | does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | |||||
| (iii) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship). |
SCHEDULE 3 — PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IV — WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
| (1)Premium | (1)Premium | (1)Premium | (1)Premium | (2)Amount | (2)Amount | (2)Amount | (2)Amount |
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| 15.—(2)[^f00126]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies. | 15.—(2)[^f00126]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies. | 15.—(2)[^f00126]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies. | 15.—(2)[^f00126]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies. | (2) | (2) | £190.70. | £190.70. |
| (2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies. | (2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies. | (2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies. | (2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies. | (2A) | (2A) | £190.70. | £190.70. |
| (3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies. | (3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies. | (3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies. | (3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies. | (3) | (3) | £190.70. | £190.70. |
| (4)[^f00127]Disability Premium— | (4)[^f00127]Disability Premium— | (4)[^f00127]Disability Premium— | (4)[^f00127]Disability Premium— | (4) | (4) | (4) | (4) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | (a) | £42.50; | £42.50; | ||
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b). | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b). | (b) | £60.60. | £60.60. | ||
| (5)Severe Disability Premium— | (5)Severe Disability Premium— | (5)Severe Disability Premium— | (5)Severe Disability Premium— | (5) | (5) | (5) | (5) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a); | (a) | £81.50; | £81.50; | ||
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)— | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)— | (b) | ||||
| (i) | if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance[^f00128] or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A); | (i) | £81.50; | ||||
| (ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | £163.00. | ||||
| (6)Disabled Child Premium. | (6)Disabled Child Premium. | (6)Disabled Child Premium. | (6)Disabled Child Premium. | (6) £80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied. | (6) £80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied. | (6) £80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied. | (6) £80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied. |
| (7)[^f00129]Carer Premium. | (7)[^f00129]Carer Premium. | (7)[^f00129]Carer Premium. | (7)[^f00129]Carer Premium. | (7)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA. | (7)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA. | (7)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA. | (7)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA. |
| (8)[^f00130]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied. | (8)[^f00130]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied. | (8)[^f00130]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied. | (8)[^f00130]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied. | (8) | (8) | (8) | (8) |
| (a) | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied; | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied; | |||||
| (b) | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | |||||
| (i) | a child or young person; nor | ||||||
| (ii) | a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, | ||||||
| in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied; | in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied; | ||||||
| (c) | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. |
SCHEDULE 4 — PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1 — Personal Allowances
| Column (1) | Column (1) | Column (1) | Column (2) | Column (2) | Column (2) |
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| Person or couple | Person or couple | Person or couple | Amount | Amount | Amount |
| (1) | A single claimant who— | A single claimant who— | (1) | ||
| (a) | is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance; | (a) | £90.50; | ||
| (b) | is aged not less than 25; | (b) | £90.50; | ||
| (c) | is aged less than 25. | (c) | £71.70. | ||
| (2) | Lone parent who— | Lone parent who— | (2) | ||
| (a) | is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance; | (a) | £90.50; | ||
| (b) | is aged not less than 18; | (b) | £90.50; | ||
| (c) | is aged less than 18. | (c) | £71.70. | ||
| (3) | Couple where— | Couple where— | (3) | ||
| (a) | the claimant is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance; | (a) | £142.25; | ||
| (b) | at least one member is aged not less than 18; | (b) | £142.25; | ||
| (c) | both members are aged less than 18. | (c) | £108.30. |
SCHEDULE 5 — PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART4 — Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
| Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.—(5)Disability Premium— | 20.—(5)Disability Premium— | 20.—(5)Disability Premium— | 20.—(5)Disability Premium— | (5) | (5) | |||
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a); | (a) | £42.50 | £42.50 | £42.50 | ||
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b). | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b). | (b) | £60.60. | £60.60. | £60.60. | ||
| (6)[^f00131]Severe Disability Premium— | (6)[^f00131]Severe Disability Premium— | (6)[^f00131]Severe Disability Premium— | (6)[^f00131]Severe Disability Premium— | (6) | (6) | |||
| (a) | (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a); | (a) | £81.50; | £81.50; | £81.50; | |
| (b) | (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)— | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)— | |||||
| (i) | in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5); | (b) | (i) | £81.50; | £81.50; | |||
| (ii) | in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit. | (b) | (ii) | £163.00. | £163.00. | |||
| (7)Disabled Child Premium. | (7)Disabled Child Premium. | (7)Disabled Child Premium. | (7)Disabled Child Premium. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied. |
| (8)Carer Premium. | (8)Carer Premium. | (8)Carer Premium. | (8)Carer Premium. | (8)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17. |
| (9)Enhanced disability premium. | (9)Enhanced disability premium. | (9)Enhanced disability premium. | (9)Enhanced disability premium. | (9) | (9) | |||
| (a) | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | |||||
| (b) | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | |||||
| (i) | (i) | a child or young person; nor | ||||||
| (ii) | (ii) | a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, | ||||||
| in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | ||||||
| (c) | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. |
SCHEDULE 6 — PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART1 — Personal Allowances
| Column (1)Person, couple or polygamous marriage | Column (1)Person, couple or polygamous marriage | Column (2)Amount | Column (2)Amount | Column (2)Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1)Single claimant or lone parent— | (1)Single claimant or lone parent— | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| (b)(c) | who has attained pensionable age before 1st April 2021.who has attained pensionable age on or after 1st April 2021. | (b)(c) | £235.20.£218.15. | £235.20.£218.15. |
| (2)Couple— | (2)Couple— | (2) | (2) | (2) |
| (b)(c) | one member or both members who have attained pensionable age before 1st April 2021.both members who have attained pensionable age on or after 1st April 2021. | (b)(c) | £352.00.£332.95. | £352.00.£332.95. |
| (4)If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage have attained pensionable age before 1st April 2021— | (4)If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage have attained pensionable age before 1st April 2021— | (4) | ||
| (a) | for the claimant and the other party to the marriage; | (a) | £352.00; | £352.00; |
| (b) | for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant. | (b) | £116.80. | £116.80. |
| (5)If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and all members of the marriage have attained pensionable age on or after 1st April 2021— | (5)If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and all members of the marriage have attained pensionable age on or after 1st April 2021— | (5) | (5) | |
| (a) | for the claimant and the other party to the marriage; | (a) | (a) | £332.95; |
| (b) | for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant. | (b) | (b) | £114.80. |
SCHEDULE 7 — PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART4 — Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
| Premium | Premium | Premium | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.—(1)[^f00132]Severe disability premium— | 12.—(1)[^f00132]Severe disability premium— | 12.—(1)[^f00132]Severe disability premium— | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a); | (a) | £81.50; | £81.50; |
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)— | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)— | |||
| (i) | (i) | in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or who has an award of universal credit which includes the carer element under regulation 29 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7); | (b) | (i) | £81.50; |
| (ii) | (ii) | in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance or such an award of universal credit. | (b) | (ii) | £163.00. |
| (2)Enhanced disability premium. | (2)Enhanced disability premium. | (2)Enhanced disability premium. | (2)£32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied. | (2)£32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied. | (2)£32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied. |
| (3) Disabled child premium. | (3) Disabled child premium. | (3) Disabled child premium. | (3)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied. | (3)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied. | (3)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied. |
| (4)Carer premium. | (4)Carer premium. | (4)Carer premium. | (4)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9. | (4)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9. | (4)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9. |
SCHEDULE 8 — PARAGRAPH 1 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JSA REGULATIONS 1996 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART1 — Personal Allowances
| (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Amount | Amount |
| (1)Single claimant aged— | (1)Single claimant aged— | (1)Single claimant aged— | (1)Single claimant aged— | (1) | (1) |
| (a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £71.70; |
| (b) | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | (b) | £71.70; |
| (i) | (i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | ||
| (c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | (c) | £71.70; |
| (d) | not less than 18 but less than 25; | not less than 18 but less than 25; | not less than 18 but less than 25; | (d) | £71.70; |
| (e) | not less than 25. | not less than 25. | not less than 25. | (e) | £90.50. |
| (2)Lone parent aged— | (2)Lone parent aged— | (2)Lone parent aged— | (2)Lone parent aged— | (2) | (2) |
| (a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £71.70; |
| (b) | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | (b) | £71.70; |
| (i) | (i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | ||
| (c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | (c) | £71.70; |
| (d) | not less than 18. | not less than 18. | not less than 18. | (d) | £90.50. |
| (3)Couple— | (3)Couple— | (3)Couple— | (3)Couple— | (3) | |
| (a) | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | (a) | £108.30; |
| (i) | (i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | had they not been members of a couple, each would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied; or | had they not been members of a couple, each would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied; or | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied and his partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or | had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied and his partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | they are married or civil partners, and one member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies and the other member is registered in accordance with regulation 62; or | they are married or civil partners, and one member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies and the other member is registered in accordance with regulation 62; or | ||
| (iva) | (iva) | they are married or civil partners, and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | they are married or civil partners, and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||
| (v) | (v) | there is a direction under section 16 (jobseeker’s allowance in cases of severe hardship) in respect of each member; or | there is a direction under section 16 (jobseeker’s allowance in cases of severe hardship) in respect of each member; or | ||
| (vi) | (vi) | there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||
| (vii) | (vii) | there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; | there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; | ||
| (b) | where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and either— | where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and either— | where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and either— | (b) | £71.70; |
| (i) | (i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Act; | is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Act; | ||
| (c) | where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) applies but one member of the couple— | where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) applies but one member of the couple— | where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) applies but one member of the couple— | (c) | £71.70; |
| (i) | (i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | ||
| (d) | where both members are aged less than 18 and none of heads (a), (b) or (c) apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(1)(a); | where both members are aged less than 18 and none of heads (a), (b) or (c) apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(1)(a); | where both members are aged less than 18 and none of heads (a), (b) or (c) apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(1)(a); | (d) | £71.70; |
| (e) | where— | where— | where— | (e) | £142.25; |
| (i) | both members are aged not less than 18; or | both members are aged not less than 18; or | |||
| (ii) | one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person who is— | one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person who is— | |||
| (aa) | under 18, and | ||||
| (bb) | treated as responsible for a child; | ||||
| (f) | where paragraph (e) does not apply and one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | where paragraph (e) does not apply and one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | where paragraph (e) does not apply and one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | (f) | £142.25; |
| (i) | (i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; or | is the subject of a direction under section 16; or | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or who would do so if he were not a member of a couple, other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or | satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or who would do so if he were not a member of a couple, other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | satisfies requirements for entitlement to an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; | satisfies requirements for entitlement to an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; | ||
| (g) | where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | (g) | £71.70; |
| (i) | (i) | to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or | to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and | who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it; | does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it; | ||
| (h) | where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | (h) | £90.50. |
| (i) | (i) | to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or | to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and | who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it. | does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it. |
SCHEDULE 9 — PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JSA REGULATIONS 1996 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PARTIV — Weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III
| Premium | Premium | Premium | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.—(2)[^f00133]Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit— | 20.—(2)[^f00133]Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit— | 20.—(2)[^f00133]Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit— | (2) | (2) | (2) | (2) | (2) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a); | (a) | (a) | £127.65; | £127.65; | £127.65; |
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b); | (b) | (b) | £190.70; | £190.70; | £190.70; |
| (c) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c). | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c). | (c) | (c) | £190.70. | £190.70. | £190.70. |
| (3)Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11. | (3)Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11. | (3)Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11. | (3)£190.70. | (3)£190.70. | (3)£190.70. | (3)£190.70. | (3)£190.70. |
| (4)Higher Pensioner Premium— | (4)Higher Pensioner Premium— | (4)Higher Pensioner Premium— | (4) | (4) | (4) | (4) | (4) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a); | (a) | (a) | £127.65; | £127.65; | £127.65; |
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c). | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c). | (b) | (b) | £190.70. | £190.70. | £190.70. |
| (5)[^f00134]Disability Premium— | (5)[^f00134]Disability Premium— | (5)[^f00134]Disability Premium— | (5) | (5) | (5) | (5) | (5) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a); | (a) | (a) | £42.50; | £42.50; | £42.50; |
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c). | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c). | (b) | (b) | £60.60. | £60.60. | £60.60. |
| (6)Severe Disability Premium— | (6)Severe Disability Premium— | (6)Severe Disability Premium— | (6) | (6) | (6) | (6) | (6) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1); | (a) | (a) | £81.50; | £81.50; | £81.50; |
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)— | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)— | (b) | (b) | |||
| (i) | (i) | if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5); | (i) | (i) | (i) | (i) | £81.50; |
| (ii) | (ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | £163.00. |
| (7)Disabled Child Premium. | (7)Disabled Child Premium. | (7)Disabled Child Premium. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied. | (7)£80.01 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied. |
| (8) Carer Premium. | (8) Carer Premium. | (8) Carer Premium. | (8) £45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8) £45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8) £45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8) £45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17. | (8) £45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17. |
| (9)[^f00135]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied. | (9)[^f00135]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied. | (9)[^f00135]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied. | (9) | (9) | (9) | ||
| (a) | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | £32.20 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | |||
| (b) | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | |||
| (i) | (i) | (i) | (i) | a child or young person; nor | |||
| (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, | |||
| in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | ||||
| (c) | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. |
SCHEDULE 10 — PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JSA REGULATIONS 1996 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PARTIVB — Weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA
| Premium | Premium | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20M.—(1)[^f00137]Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied. | 20M.—(1)[^f00137]Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied. | (1)£190.70. | (1)£190.70. | (1)£190.70. |
| (2)[^f00138]Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F. | (2)[^f00138]Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F. | (2)£190.70. | (2)£190.70. | (2)£190.70. |
| (3)[^f00139]Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1). | (3)[^f00139]Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1). | (3)£60.60. | (3)£60.60. | (3)£60.60. |
| (4)Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)— | (4)Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)— | (4) | ||
| (i) | if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4)[^f00140]; | (i) | (i) | £81.50; |
| (ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | (ii) | £163.00. |
| (5)Carer Premium. | (5)Carer Premium. | (5)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J. | (5)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J. | (5)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J. |
| (6)[^f00141]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied. | (6)[^f00141]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied. | (6)£29.75 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple. | (6)£29.75 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple. | (6)£29.75 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple. |
SCHEDULE 11 — PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
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| (1) | (1) | (1) | (2) | (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Person or Couple | Amount | Amount |
| (1)Single claimant— | (1)Single claimant— | (1)Single claimant— | (1) | (1) |
| (a) | who satisfies the conditions set out in section 2(2) or (3) or 4(4) or (5) of the Act; | who satisfies the conditions set out in section 2(2) or (3) or 4(4) or (5) of the Act; | (a) | £90.50; |
| (b) | aged not less than 25; | aged not less than 25; | (b) | £90.50; |
| (c) | aged less than 25. | aged less than 25. | (c) | £71.70; |
| (2)Lone parent or a person who has no partner and who is responsible for and a member of the same household as a young person— | (2)Lone parent or a person who has no partner and who is responsible for and a member of the same household as a young person— | (2)Lone parent or a person who has no partner and who is responsible for and a member of the same household as a young person— | (2) | (2) |
| (a) | who satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act; | who satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act; | (a) | £90.50; |
| (b) | aged not less than 18; | aged not less than 18; | (b) | £90.50; |
| (c) | aged less than 18. | aged less than 18. | (c) | £71.70; |
| (3)Couple— | (3)Couple— | (3)Couple— | (3) | |
| (a) | where both members are aged not less than 18; | where both members are aged not less than 18; | (a) | £142.25; |
| (b) | where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | (b) | £142.25; |
| (i) | (i) | if that other member had not been a member of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | if that other member had not been a member of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to an income-related allowance; or | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | is the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | ||
| (c) | where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and— | where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and— | (c) | £142.25; |
| (i) | (i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance; or | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | had they not been members of a couple the claimant’s partner would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | ||
| (v) | (v) | there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | ||
| (d) | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | (d) | £108.30; |
| (i) | (i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance; or | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | had they not been members of a couple the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support other than a requirement to make a claim for it; or | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | ||
| (v) | (v) | there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | ||
| (e) | where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— | where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— | (e) | £90.50; |
| (i) | (i) | would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple; | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple; | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | ||
| (f) | where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— | where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— | (f) | £90.50; |
| (i) | (i) | would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple; | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple; | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | ||
| (g) | where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (c) does not apply; | where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (c) does not apply; | (g) | £90.50; |
| (h) | where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— | where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— | (h) | £71.70; |
| (i) | (i) | would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple; | ||
| (ii) | (ii) | would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple; | ||
| (iii) | (iii) | does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | ||
| (iv) | (iv) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | ||
| (i) | where both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (d) does not apply. | where both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (d) does not apply. | (i) | £71.70. |
SCHEDULE 12 — PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE ESA REGULATIONS 2008 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
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PART 3 — Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2
| Premium | Premium | Premium | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.—(1)[^f00142]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who— | 11.—(1)[^f00142]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who— | 11.—(1)[^f00142]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who— | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| (a) | is a single claimant and— | is a single claimant and— | (a) | (a) | ||||
| (ii) | (ii) | is entitled to the support component; or | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | £79.95; | £79.95; |
| (iii) | (iii) | is not entitled to the support component; | (iii) | (iii) | (iii) | (iii) | £127.65; | £127.65; |
| (b) | is a member of a couple and— | is a member of a couple and— | (b) | (b) | ||||
| (ii) | (ii) | is entitled to the support component; or | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | £143.00; | £143.00; |
| (iii) | (iii) | is not entitled to the support component; | (iii) | (iii) | (iii) | (iii) | £190.70; | £190.70; |
| (2)Severe disability premium— | (2)Severe disability premium— | (2)Severe disability premium— | (2) | (2) | (2) | (2) | (2) | (2) |
| (a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a); | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a); | (a) | (a) | £81.50; | £81.50; | £81.50; | £81.50; |
| (b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)— | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)— | (b) | (b) | ||||
| (i) | (i) | if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5); | (i) | (i) | (i) | (i) | (i) | £81.50; |
| (ii) | (ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | £163.00. |
| (3)[^f00143]Carer Premium. | (3)[^f00143]Carer Premium. | (3)[^f00143]Carer Premium. | (3)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1). | (3)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1). | (3)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1). | (3)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1). | (3)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1). | (3)£45.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1). |
| (4)[^f00144]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied. | (4)[^f00144]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied. | (4)[^f00144]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied. | (4) | (4) | (4) | |||
| (a) | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | £20.85 in respect of each person who is neither— | |||
| (i) | (i) | (i) | (i) | (i) | a child or young person; nor | |||
| (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | (ii) | a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied; | |||
| (b) | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | £29.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | |||
| Premium | Premium | Premium | Amount | Amount | Amount | |||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |||
| 11.—(1)[^f00145]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who— | 11.—(1)[^f00145]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who— | 11.—(1)[^f00145]Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who— | (1) | (1) | (1) | |||
| (a) | is a single claimant and— | is a single claimant and— | (a) | |||||
| (i) | (i) | is entitled to the work-related activity component; | (i) | (i) | £91.70; | |||
| (ii) | (ii) | is entitled to the support component; or | (ii) | (ii) | £79.95; | |||
| (iii) | (iii) | is not entitled to either of those components; | (iii) | (iii) | £127.65; | |||
| (b) | is a member of a couple and— | is a member of a couple and— | (b) | |||||
| (i) | (i) | is entitled to the work-related activity component; | (i) | (i) | £154.75; | |||
| (ii) | (ii) | is entitled to the support component; or | (ii) | (ii) | £143.00; | |||
| (iii) | (iii) | is not entitled to either of those components. | (iii) | (iii) | £190.70. |
SCHEDULE 13 — AMOUNTS OF ELEMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE IN REGULATION 36 OF THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
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