Means-tested benefit rates 2021/22

Universal credit
Standard allowance		£pm
Single	Under 25	344.00
	25 or over	411.51
Couple	Both under 25	490.60
	One or both 25 or over	596.58
Elements
First child (if born before 6 April 2017)		282.50
Second/subsequent/all children born on or after 6 April 2017, subject to two-child limit		237.08
Disabled child addition	Lower rate	128.89
	Higher rate	402.41
Limited capability for work		128.89
Limited capability for work-related activity		343.63
Carer		163.73
Childcare costs	One child	up to 646.35
	Two or more children	up to 1108.04
	Percentage of childcare costs covered	85%

Income support and income-based jobseeker’s allowance
Personal allowances	*£pw*
Single	Under 25	59.20
	25 or over	74.70
Lone parent	Under 18	59.20
	18 or over	74.70
Couple	Both under 18 (maximum)	89.45
	One 18 or over (maximum)	117.40
	Both 18 or over	117.40
Premiums
Carer		37.70
Pensioner		152.90
Disability	Single	35.10
	Couple	50.05
Enhanced disability	Single	17.20
	Couple	24.60
Severe disability	One qualifies	67.30
	Two qualify	134.60
Children
(pre-6 April

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