Carer element, carer premium and carer additionIn universal credit, a carer element is included if you satisfy the rules for CA or would satisfy them except that your earnings are too high.1Regs 29 and 30 UC Regs If you are entitled to CA (even if you are not paid it because of the overlapping benefit rules), a carer premium or carer addition is included in your IS, income-based JSA, income-related ESA, PC, HB and CTR. 1 Regs 29 and 30 UC Regs »