PART 2Universal credit

CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards

Elements of an award

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1

The calculation of an award of universal credit is to include an amount for each child or qualifying young person for whom a claimant is responsible.

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But the amount mentioned in paragraph (1) is to be available in respect of a maximum of two persons who are either children or qualifying young persons for whom a claimant is responsible.

2

Regulations may make provision for the inclusion of an additional amount F2for each child or qualifying young person F3for whom a claimant is responsible who is disabled.

3

Regulations are to specify, or provide for the calculation of, amounts to be included under paragraph (1) or (2).

4

Regulations may provide for exceptions to paragraph (1) F4or (1A) .

5

In this Part, “qualifying young person” means a person of a prescribed description.