5. The amount of benefit
Child benefit and guardian’s allowance are paid at the following weekly rates.
1Reg 2(1) CB(R) Regs; Sch 4 Part III SSCBA 1992
| £pw |
Child benefit – eldest eligible child | 21.05 |
Child benefit – other children (each) | 13.95 |
Guardian’s allowance | 17.90 |
The
higher rate of child benefit is normally paid for the eldest (or only) child in a family.
2Reg 2(1) CB(R) Regs If you live with your partner and both of you receive child benefit for a child from a previous relationship, the higher rate is only paid to the person who has the eldest child.
3Reg 2(2) CB(R) Regs