New benefit rates 2010

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The annual benefits uprating takes effect from 12th April 2010. New rates will be:

Carer's Allowance

 2009/10 rate (£)   2010/11 rate (£)
Carer's Allowance 53.10 53.90
     Adult dependant's addition 31.70 31.70
     Earnings limit                                95.00 100.00

Income Support

  2009/10 rate (£) 2010/11 rate (£)
Single person (25+)                64.30 65.45
Couple (25+) 100.95 102.75
Carer premium                                  29.50 30.05

Pension Credit

 2009/10 rate (£)2010/11 rate (£)
Single person 130.00 132.60
Couple 198.45 202.40
Carer addition                                   29.50 30.05

Disability Living Allowance

 2009/10 rate (£)2010/11 rate (£)
Care component
               Lower rate              18.65 18.95
               Middle rate 47.10 47.80
               Higher rate 70.35 71.40
Mobility component    
               Lower rate 18.65 18.95
               Higher rate                         49.10 49.85

Attendance Allowance

 2009/10 rate (£)2010/11 rate (£)
Lower rate 47.10 47.80
Higher rate                                        70.35 71.40

 2009/10 rate (£)2010/11 rate (£)
State Retirement Pension (Cat A)      95.25 97.65

For a full list of the new benefit rates go to http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/pdfs/benefit_rates_poster_2010_2011.pdf




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