2001 No. 41
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2001
Made
Approved by resolution of the Assembly on
Coming into operation in accordance with Article 1(1)
Whereas the Secretary of State has made an Order1 under sections 150 and 189(1), (3), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration Act 19922:
Now, therefore, the Department for Social Development, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 132 and 165(1) and (5) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 19923, and now vested in it4, and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:
Part IIntroduction
Citation and commencement1
1
This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2001 and, subject to paragraphs (2) to (7), shall come into operation for the purposes of—
a
Articles 1, 2 and 6 on 1st April 2001;
b
Article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2001 and, for the purpose of this sub-paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Computation of Earnings Regulations;
c
Article 9 on 6th April 2001;
d
Articles 3 to 5 and 11 to 13 on 9th April 2001;
e
Article 10 on 1st April 2001, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act5, for which purpose it shall come into operation on 9th April 2001;
f
Article 7 on 11th April 2001;
g
Articles 14, 15 and 23 on 12th April 2001;
h
Articles 16 to 18, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2001 and, for the purpose of this sub-paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;
i
Article 19, in relation to a case where rent is or rates are payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 2nd April 2001 and, in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2001; and
j
Articles 20 to 22, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2001 and, for the purpose of this sub-paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations.
2
The increases made—
a
in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act; and
b
by Article 20(c), in so far as it is relevant for the purposes referred to in Article 6(11),
shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in Article 6.
3
In so far as Article 19(8) amends paragraph 15(1A) of Part IV of Schedule 2 to the Housing Benefit Regulations6, it shall come into operation on 9th April 2001, immediately after the coming into operation of regulation 4(2)(c) of the Social Security (Bereavement Benefits Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 20007.
4
Subject to paragraph (5), in so far as Articles 16(5), 19(8) and 21(5) and (6) amend the provisions specified in paragraph (6), they shall come into operation immediately after the coming into operation of—
a
regulations 2(2)(c) and 3(2)(c) of the Social Security (Bereavement Benefits Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000; and
b
regulations 2, 3 and 4, as the case may be, of the Social Security (Enhanced Disability Premium Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 20008.
5
Where, in relation to a particular beneficiary—
a
both paragraph (4) and either of sub-paragraphs (h) and (j) of paragraph (1) apply; and
b
the coming into operation dates specified in relation to those provisions would not coincide,
then, in such a case, the coming into operation date for the purposes of paragraph (4) shall instead be the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary after 9th April 2001.
6
The provisions specified for the purposes of paragraph (4) are—
a
paragraph 15(1A) and (8) of Part IV of Schedule 2 to the Income Support Regulations9;
b
paragraph 15(9) of Part IV of Schedule 2 to the Housing benefit Regulations10;
c
paragraph 20(1A) and (9) of Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations11; and
d
paragraph 20M(6) of Part IVB of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance12.
7
In so far as Article 3(1) relates to bereavement payment or widowed parent’s allowance, it shall come into operation immediately after the coming into operation of Article 51(2) of, and paragraph 13 of Schedule 8 to, the Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 199913.
Interpretation2
1
In this Order—
“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 199214;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 199315;
“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 199616;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198717;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198718;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 199619.
2
The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 195420 shall apply to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.
Part IISocial Security Benefits and Pensions
Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act3
1
The sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in Article 6 so as to have effect as set out in Schedule 1.
2
The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rate of industrial injuries benefit, respectively), except in Part III the sum specified for age addition to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79 of that Act.
Rates or amounts of certain pensions or allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act4
1
The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in Article 6.
2
The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of retirement allowance) shall be increased by 3·3 per cent. of their amount apart from this Order.
3
In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act21 (basic pension of Category A retirement pension)—
a
for “£64·75” there shall be substituted “£66·90”; and
b
for “£67·50” there shall be substituted “£72·50”.
4
It is hereby directed that the sums which are—
a
the additional pensions in the rates of long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2000-01;
b
the increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act22 (increase of pension where entitlement is deferred); and
c
shall in each case be increased by 3·3 per cent. of their amount apart from this Order.
Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5
1
It is hereby directed that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in Article 6.
2
Sums which are payable by virtue of section 11(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (increase of guaranteed minimum where commencement of guaranteed minimum pension is postponed) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 13(2) and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by 3·3 per cent. of their amount apart from this Order where the increase under section 11(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years27.
Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are increased by this Order6
1
Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraphs (10) and (11), specify the date on which the increases made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), the increases in the sums specified in Articles 3, 4 and 11 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, increases for dependants, shall take effect on 9th April 2001.
3
In the case of a person over pensionable age whose entitlement to a Category A retirement pension is deferred and for whom the rate of short-term incapacity benefit falls to be calculated in accordance with section 30B(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act28, the increases in the sums mentioned in Articles 3, 4 and 11 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, increases for dependants, shall take effect on 12th April 2001.
4
The increases in the sums mentioned in Articles 4(4)(c) and 5(2) shall take effect on 9th April 2001.
5
The increases in the sums specified for the rate of maternity allowance, widowed mother’s allowance, widow’s pension, Category C and Category D retirement pension, child’s special allowance29, attendance allowance, invalid care allowance (except in a case where the Department has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday) together with, in each case where appropriate, increases for dependants, and guardian’s allowance shall in all cases take effect on 9th April 2001.
6
The increases in the sums specified for the rate of invalid care allowance in a case where the Department has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday together with, where appropriate, increases for dependants, disablement benefit together with increases of disablement pension, maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act, industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension and allowance in respect of children together with, where appropriate, increases for dependants, and the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents under section 107(1) of that Act, shall in all cases take effect on 11th April 2001.
7
In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act30, by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which he was previously entitled, the increase in such sum shall take effect on 9th April 2001.
8
The increases in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance together with, where appropriate, increases for dependants, shall in all cases take effect on 12th April 2001.
9
The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 11th April 2001.
10
In the case of a person who is subject to the provisions of regulations made under section 71(1)(b) of the Administration Act31 (adjustment of benefit for persons undergoing medical or other treatment as an in-patient in a hospital) the increase in the sum mentioned in Article 4(3)(b) shall take effect in that case on the day on which the increase in the benefit payable to him apart from those regulations takes effect.
11
The increases in the sums specified in Articles 3 and 20(c), in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount, shall take effect—
a
except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 9th April 2001;
b
in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2001,
and for the purposes of this paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.
Workmen’s compensation7
In paragraph 2(6)(c) of Schedule 8 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (maximum weekly rate of lesser incapacity allowance supplementing workmen’s compensation) for “£40·40” there shall be substituted “£41·75”.
Earnings limits8
In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—
a
in paragraph (a) for “£145” there shall be substituted “£150”; and
b
in paragraph (b) for “£19” and “£145” there shall be substituted “£20” and “£150” respectively.
Statutory sick pay9
In section 153(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (rate of payment) for “£60·20” there shall be substituted “£62·20”.
Statutory maternity pay10
In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198732 (lower rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£60·20” there shall be substituted “£62·20”.
Graduated retirement benefit11
1
The sum of 8·77 pence referred to in section 35(1) of the National Insurance Act (Northern Ireland) 196633 (graduated retirement benefit) shall be increased by 3·3 per cent. and accordingly the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 9·06 pence.
2
The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 197834 (increases for deferred entitlement to a Category A or Category B retirement pension) shall be increased by 3·3 per cent. of their amount apart from this Order.
3
The sums which are the additions under section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (special provision as to graduated retirement benefit for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 3·3 per cent. of their amount apart from this Order.
Disability living allowance12
In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 199235 (rate of benefit)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£53·55” there shall be substituted “£55·30”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£35·80” there shall be substituted “£37·00”;
c
in paragraph (1)(c) for “£14·20” there shall be substituted “£14·65”;
d
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£37·40” there shall be substituted “£38·65”; and
e
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£14·20” there shall be substituted “£14·65”.
Child benefit13
In regulation 2(1) of the Child Benefit and Social Security (Fixing and Adjustment of Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 197636 (weekly rates of child benefit)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a)(i) for “£15·00” there shall be substituted “£15·50”;
b
in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) the sum specified is £17·55; and
c
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10·00” there shall be substituted “£10·35”.
Age addition to long-term incapacity benefit14
In regulation 9(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 199437 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£14·20” there shall be substituted “£14·65”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£7·10” there shall be substituted “£7·35”.
Transitional invalidity allowance in long-term incapacity benefit cases15
In regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 199538 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£14·20” there shall be substituted “£14·65”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£9·00” there shall be substituted “£9·30”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£4·50” there shall be substituted “£4·65”.
Part IIIIncome support and housing benefit
Applicable amounts for income support16
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in the following provisions of this Article and Schedules 2 to 6 to this Order; and for this purpose a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c), 21(1) and 71(1)(a)(ii), (b)(ii) and (iii), (c)(ii) and (d)(i), in paragraphs 13A(2)(a)39 and 14(a) of Part III of Schedule 2 and in paragraph 1(2) of Part I of Schedule 4, the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 240 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) the sum specified is £15·90; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14·25” there shall be substituted “£14·50”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 18 of Schedule 341 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) the sums specified are £47·75 and £7·40;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£81·00” there shall be substituted “£84·00”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£81·00” and “£120·00” there shall be substituted “£84·00” and “£125·00” respectively and the sum of £17·00 remains the same;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£120·00” and “£157·00” there shall be substituted “£125·00” and “£163·00” respectively and the sum of £23·35 remains the same;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£157·00” and “£207·00” there shall be substituted “£163·00” and “£215·00” respectively and the sum of £38·20 remains the same; and
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£207·00” and “£259·00” there shall be substituted “£215·00” and “£269·00” respectively and the sum of £43·50 remains the same.
7
In paragraph 6(2) of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts of persons in homes for persons in need and nursing homes) for “£256·00” there shall be substituted “£261·00” and, subject to paragraph (2), those other sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in that Schedule shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order.
8
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 7 (applicable amounts in special cases) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.
9
The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 6 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
Income support transitional protection17
Sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198742 shall be increased by 1·6 per cent. of their amount apart from this Order.
Relevant sum for income support18
In section 125(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (trade disputes) for “£28·00” there shall be substituted “£28·50”.
Housing benefit19
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in the following provisions of this Article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and for this purpose a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulations 16(b) and 17(c) and in paragraphs 13A(2)(a)43 and14(a) of Part III of Schedule 2, the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
In regulation 18(1) (patients)—
a
in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (d)(ii) for “£16·90” there shall be substituted “£18·15”;
b
in sub-paragraphs (c)(i) and (d)(i) for “£13·50” there shall be substituted “£14·50”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c)(ii) for “£33·80” there shall be substituted “£36·30”.
4
In regulation 63 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1) the sums specified are £47·75, £6·95, £7·40 and £2·30; and
b
in paragraph (2)—
i
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£81·00” there shall be substituted “£84·00”,
ii
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£81·00” and “£120·00” there shall be substituted “£84·00” and “£125·00” respectively and the sum of £17·00 remains the same,
iii
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£120·00” and “£157·00” there shall be substituted “£125·00” and “£163·00” respectively and the sum of £23·35 remains the same,
iv
in sub-paragraph (ca)44 for “£157·00” and “£207·00” there shall be substituted “£163·00” and “£215·00” respectively and the sum of £38·20 remains the same,
v
in sub-paragraph (cb) for “£207·00” and “£259·00” there shall be substituted “£215·00” and “£269·00” respectively and the sum of £43·50 remains the same,
vi
in sub-paragraph (d)45 for “£120·00” there shall be substituted “£125·00”,
vii
in sub-paragraph (e)46 for “£120·00” and “£207·00” there shall be substituted “£125·00” and “£215·00” respectively and the sum of £4·60 remains the same, and
viii
in sub-paragraph (f) for “£207·00” and “£259·00” there shall be substituted “£215·00” and “£269·00” respectively and the sum of £5·80 remains the same.
5
In paragraph 1A of Part I of Schedule 147 (ineligible service charges) for “£18·65”, “£18·65”, “£9·40”, “£12·40”, “£12·40”, “£6·25” and “£2·25” there shall be substituted “£18·95”, “£18·95”, “£9·55”, “£12·60”, “£12·60”, “£6·35” and “£2·30” respectively.
6
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 248 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 249 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) the sum specified is £22·20; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14·25” there shall be substituted “£14·50”.
8
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 250 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.
Part IVJobseeker’s Allowance
Age-related amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance20
In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£31·45” there shall be substituted “£31·95”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£41·35” there shall be substituted “£42·00”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£52·20” there shall be substituted “£53·05”.
Applicable amounts for jobseeker’s allowance21
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in the following provisions of this Article and Schedules 9 to 16 to this Order; and for this purpose a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c), 85(1) and 148(1)(a)(ii), (b)(ii) and (iii), (c)(ii) and (d)(i), in paragraphs 15A(2)(a)51 and 16(a) of Part III of Schedule 1 and in paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 3 the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 152 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) the sum specified is £15·90; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14·25” there shall be substituted “£14·50”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
6
The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 153 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) the sums specified are £47·75 and £7·40;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£81·00” there shall be substituted “£84·00”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£81·00” and “£120·00” there shall be substituted “£84·00” and “£125·00” respectively and the sum of £17·00 remains the same;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£120·00” and “£157·00” there shall be substituted “£125·00” and “£163·00” respectively and the sum of £23·35 remains the same;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£157·00” and “£207·00” there shall be substituted “£163·00” and “£215·00” respectively and the sum of £38·20 remains the same; and
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£207·00” and “£259·00” there shall be substituted “£215·00” and “£269·00” respectively and the sum of £43·50 remains the same.
8
Subject to paragraph (2), those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 3 (applicable amounts of persons in residential care and nursing homes) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.
9
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 3A54 (applicable amount of a joint-claim couple where a member is in a residential care or nursing home) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.
10
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 4 (applicable amounts in special cases) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.
11
Those sums relevant to the calculation of the applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 4A55 (applicable amounts of joint-claim couples in special cases) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.
12
The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 16 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
Prescribed sum for jobseeker’s allowance22
In regulation 170 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£28·00” there shall be substituted “£28·50”.
Part VRevocation
Revocation23
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 200056 is hereby revoked.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Social Development on 6th February 2001.
SCHEDULE 1Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act as amended by this Order
SCHEDULE 4Rates of Benefits, etc.
Part IContributory Periodical Benefits
Description of benefit
Weekly rate
2
Short-term incapacity benefit.
a
lower rate…£52·60
b
higher rate…£62·20.
2A
Long-term incapacity benefit.
£69·75.
5
Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies.
£43·40.
6
Child’s special allowance.
£11·35.
Part II59Bereavement Payment
Bereavement Payment.
£2,000·00
Part IIINon-contributory Periodical Benefits
Description of benefit
Weekly rate
1
Attendance allowance.
a
higher rate…£55·30
b
lower rate…£37·00
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2
Severe disablement allowance.
£42·15.
3
Age related addition.
a
higher rate…£14·65
b
middle rate…£9·30
c
lower rate…£4·65
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4
Invalid care allowance.
£41·75.
5
Guardian’s allowance.
£11·35.
6
Category C retirement pension.
a
lower rate…£25·95
b
higher rate…£43·40
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).
7
Category D retirement pension.
The higher rate for Category C retirement pensions under paragraph 6 above.
8
Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).
£0·25.
Part IV
Increases for Dependants
Benefit to which increase applies
Increase for qualifying child
Increase for adult dependant
(1)
(2)
(3)
£
£
1A
Short-term incapacity benefit—
a
where the beneficiary is under pensionable age
11·35
32·55
a
where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.
11·35
40·10
2
Long-term incapacity benefit.
11·35
41·75
3
Maternity allowance.
—
32·55
4
Widowed mother’s allowance.
11·35
—
4A
Widowed parent’s allowance
11·35
—
5
Category A or B retirement pension.
11·35
43·40
6
Category C retirement pension.
11·35
24·95
7
Child’s special allowance.
11·35
—
8
Severe disablement allowance.
11·35
25·00
9
Invalid care allowance.
11·35
24·95
Part VRate of Industrial Injuries Benefit
Description of benefit, etc.
Rate
1
Disablement pension (weekly rates).
For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—
- a
column (2) for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase of benefit in respect of a child or adult dependant;
- b
column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled;
TABLE
Degree of disablement
Amount
(1)
(2)
(3)
Per cent.
£
£
100
112·90
69·15
90
101·61
62·24
80
90·32
55·32
70
79·03
48·41
60
67·74
41·49
50
56·45
34·58
40
45·16
27·66
30
33·87
20·75
20
22·58
13·83
2
Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.
a
except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement…£45·20
b
in any case of exceptionally severe disablement…£90·40
3
Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).
£45·20
4
Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents.
a
for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase in benefit in respect of a child or adult dependant…£112·90
b
for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled…£69·15
5
Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.
£69·75
6
Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.
a
if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948 …£14·65
b
if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979…£14·65
c
if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45…£9·30
d
if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979…£9·30
e
in any other case…£4·65
7
Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.
£11·35
8
Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.
£41·75
9
Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.
£7,500·00
10
Widow’s pension (weekly rates).
a
initial rate…£57·65
b
higher permanent rate…£72·50
c
lower permanent rate…30 per cent. of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)
11
Widower’s pension (weekly rate).
£72·50
12
Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.
In respect of each qualifying child …£11·35.
SCHEDULE 2Part I of Schedule 2 to the Income Support Regulations as amended by this Order
Part IPersonal Allowances
1
The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(a) and 18(1)(a) and (b) (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages).
Column (1)
Column (2)
Person or Couple
Amount
1
Single claimant aged—
1
a
except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;
a
£31·95;
b
less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;
b
£42·00;
c
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(a);
c
£42·00;
d
not less than 18 but less than 25;
d
£42·00;
e
not less than 25.
e
£53·05.
2
Lone parent aged—
2
a
except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;
a
£31·95;
b
less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;
b
£42·00;
c
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(a);
c
£42·00;
d
not less than 18.
d
£53·05.
3
Couple—
3
a
where both members are aged less than 18 and—
a
£63·35;
i
at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child,
ii
had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for income support under regulation 4ZA,
iii
the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18), or
iv
there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order (persons under 18: severe hardship);
b
where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;
b
£42·00;
c
where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;
c
£31·95;
d
where both members are aged not less than 18;
d
£83·25;
e
where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—
i
qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA, or who would so qualify if he were not a member of a couple,
ii
satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, or
iii
is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order;
e
£83·25;
f
where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—
i
would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA if he were not a member of a couple,
ii
does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and
iii
is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order;
f
£42·00;
g
where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—
i
would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA if he were not a member of a couple,
ii
does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and
iii
is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order.
g
£53·05.
2
1
The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).
Column (1)
Column (2)
Child or young person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
a
beginning on, and including, that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
a
£31·45;
b
beginning on, and including, the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s nineteenth birthday.
b
£32·25.
2A
1
The weekly amount for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(bb) and 18(1)(cc) in respect of a person who satisfies the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) shall be £63·30.
SCHEDULE 3Part IV of Schedule 2 to the Income Support Regulations as amended by this Order
Part IVWeekly Amounts of Premiums Specified in Part III
Premium
Amount
15
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1A
Bereavement Premium
£19·45.
2
Pensioner Premium for persons aged under 75—
2
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(a);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(b).
b
£57·30.
2A
Pensioner Premium for persons aged 75 and over—
2A
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9A(a);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9A(b).
b
£57·30.
3
Higher Pensioner Premium—
3
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(1)(a) or (b);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(2)(a) or (b).
b
£57·30.
4
Disability Premium—
4
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(a);
a
£22·60;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(b).
b
£32·25.
5
Severe Disability Premium—
5
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);
a
£41·55;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—
b
i
if there is someone in receipt of an invalid care allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A),
i
£41·55,
ii
if no one is in receipt of such an allowance.
ii
£83·10.
6
Disabled Child Premium.
6
£30·00 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
7
Carer Premium.
7
£24·40 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
8
Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.
8
a
£11·05 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
b
£11·05 in respect of each person who is neither—
i
a child or young person, nor
ii
a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
c
£16·00 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 4Income Support: Applicable Amounts of Persons in Homes for Persons in Need and Nursing Homes
Part IProvisions in Schedule 4 to the Income Support Regulations as amended by this Order
Homes for persons in need6
1
Subject to sub-paragraph (2) and paragraphs 8 to 10, where the accommodation provided for the claimant is a home for persons in need, for persons in need of personal care by virtue of—
a
old age and infirmity, the appropriate amount shall be £225·00 per week;
b
past or present mental disorder but excluding mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £238·00 per week;
c
past or present drug or alcohol dependence, the appropriate amount shall be £238·00 per week;
d
mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £271·00 per week;
e
physical disablement, the appropriate amount shall be—
i
in the case of a person to whom paragraph 8 applies, £308·00 per week, or
ii
in any other case, £225·00 per week.
Nursing homes7
Subject to paragraphs 8 to 10, where the accommodation provided for the claimant is a nursing home for persons in need of personal care by virtue of—
a
past or present mental disorder but excluding mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £337·00 per week;
b
mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £343·00 per week;
c
past or present drug or alcohol dependence, the appropriate amount shall be £337·00 per week;
d
physical disablement, the appropriate amount shall be—
i
in the case of a person to whom paragraph 8 applies, £379·00 per week, or
ii
in any other case, £336·00 per week;
e
terminal illness, the appropriate amount shall be £336·00 per week; or
f
any condition not falling within sub-paragraphs (a) to (e), the appropriate amount shall be £336·00 per week.
Personal allowances12
The allowance for personal expenses for the claimant and each member of his family referred to in paragraph 1(1)(b) shall be—
a
for the claimant £16·05; and, if he has a partner, for his partner, £16·05;
b
for a young person aged 18, £15·25;
c
for a young person aged under 18 but over 16, £10·55;
d
for a child aged under 16 but over 11, £9·15;
e
for a child aged under 11, £6·25.
Part IIOther sums specified in Schedule 4 to the Income Support Regulations
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2(2) (b)(i) } increases for meals | daily £1·10 |
2(2)(b)(ii) } increases for meals | daily £1·55 |
2(2)(b)(iii) } increases for meals | daily £1·55 |
SCHEDULE 5Income Support: Applicable Amounts in Special Cases
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SCHEDULE 6Other applicable amounts specified in the Income Support Regulations
Provisions in Income Support Regulations | Specified Sum |
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Regulation 22A(1)82 | Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount. |
Regulation 71(1)(a)(i) | 90 per cent. of the amount applicable or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount. |
Regulation 71(1)(b)(i) | 90 per cent. of the amount of the allowance for personal expenses or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount. |
Regulation 71(1)(c)(i) | 98 per cent. of the applicable amount for persons in residential accommodation. |
90 per cent. of the applicable amount. Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a). | |
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c) | Nil. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8) | 100 per cent. of the eligible interest. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b) | Nil. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 10(1) | The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by the formula |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5) | £100,000. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a) | The alternative appropriate amount shall be calculated using the formula |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11) | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by the formula |
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(1)(a) | 7·44 per cent. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2) and (3) | 5 per cent. |
SCHEDULE 7Part I of Schedule 2 to the Housing Benefit Regulations as amended by this Order
Part IPersonal Allowances
1
The amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 16(a) and 17(a) and (b)—
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1
The amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 16(b) and 17(c)—
Column (1) | Column (2) |
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SCHEDULE 8Part IV of Schedule 2 to the Housing Benefit Regulations as amended by this Order
Part IVAmounts of Premiums Specified in Part III
Premium
Amount
15
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1A
Bereavement Premium
1A
£19·45.
2
Pensioner Premium for persons aged under 75—
2
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(a);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(b).
b
£57·30.
3
Pensioner Premium for persons aged 75 and over—
3
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9A(a);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9A(b).
b
£57·30.
4
Higher Pensioner Premium—
4
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(1)(a) or (b);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(2)(a) or (b).
b
£57·30.
5
Disability Premium—
5
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(a);
a
£22·60;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(b).
b
£32·25.
6
Severe Disability Premium—
6
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);
a
£41·55;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—
b
i
in a case where there is someone in receipt of an invalid care allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);
i
£41·55;
ii
in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.
ii
£83·10.
7
Disabled Child Premium.
7
£30·00 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
8
Carer Premium.
8
£24·40 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
9
Enhanced Disability Premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.
9
a
£11·05 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
b
£11·05 in respect of each person who is neither—
i
a child or young person, nor
ii
a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
c
£16·00 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 9Part I of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Part IPersonal Allowances
1
The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83, 84(1), 86A and 86B (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages).
Column (1)
Column (2)
Person or Couple
Amount
1
Single claimant aged—
1
a
except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;
a
£31·95;
b
less than 18 who falls within regulation 57(2) and who—
i
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
ii
is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
b
£42·00;
c
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(a) of Part III;
c
£42·00;
d
not less than 18 but less than 25;
d
£42·00;
e
not less than 25.
e
£53·05.
2
Lone parent aged—
2
a
except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;
a
£31·95;
b
less than 18 who falls within regulation 57(2) and who—
i
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
ii
is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
b
£42·00;
c
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(a) of Part III;
c
£42·00;
d
not less than 18.
d
£53·05.
3
Couple—
3
a
where both members are aged less than 18 and—
i
at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child;
ii
had they not been members of a couple, each would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applied;
iii
had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or or 61 applied and his partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
iv
they are married and one member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies and the other member is registered in accordance with regulation 62;
iva
they are married and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies;
v
there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of each member;
vi
there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of one of them and the other is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
vii
there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of one of them and the other satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
a
£63·35;
b
where both members are aged less than 18 and sub-paragraph (3)(a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within regulation 57(2) and either—
i
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
ii
is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
b
£42·00;
c
where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) of sub-paragraph (3) applies but one member of the couple—
i
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
ii
is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
c
£31·95;
i
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
ii
is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;
d
where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a), (b) or (c) of sub-paragraph (3) does not apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(a);
d
£42·00;
e
where both members are aged not less than 18;
e
£83·25;
f
where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—
i
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or
ii
is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, and
iii
satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
f
£83·25;
g
where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—
i
to whom none of regulations 59 to 61 applies, or
ii
who is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, and
iii
does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it;
g
£42·00;
h
where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—
i
to whom none of regulations 59 to 61 applies, or
ii
who is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, and
iii
does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it.
h
£53·05.
2
1
The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c).
Column (1)
Column (2)
Child or Young Person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
a
beginning on, and including, that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
a
£31·45;
b
beginning on, and including, the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s nineteenth birthday.
b
£32·25.
3
1
The weekly amount for the purposes of regulations 83(c), 84(1)(d), 86A(b) and 86B(c) (residential allowance) in respect of a person who satisfies the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (2) shall be £63·30.
SCHEDULE 10Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Part IVWeekly Amounts of Premiums Specified in Part III
Premium
Amount
20
—
1A
Bereavement Premium.
1A
£19 225 45.
2
Pensioner Premium for persons aged over 60—
2
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);
b
£57·30;
c
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).
c
£57·30.
3
Pensioner Premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.
3
£57·30.
4
Higher Pensioner Premium—
4
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);
a
£39·10;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).
b
£57·30.
5
Disability Premium—
5
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(a);
a
£22·60;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(b) or (c).
b
£32·25.
6
Severe Disability Premium—
6
a
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);
a
£41·55;
b
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—
b
i
if there is someone in receipt of an invalid care allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);
i
£41·55;
ii
if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.
ii
£83·10.
7
Disabled Child Premium.
7
£30·00 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
8
Carer Premium. respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
8
£24·40 in
9
Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.
9
a
£11·05 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
b
£11·05 in respect of each person who is neither—
i
a child or young person, nor
ii
a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
c
£16·00 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 11Part IVB of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Part IVB93Weekly Amounts of Premiums Specified in Part IVA
Premium
Amount
20M
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1
Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple is aged over 60 and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.
1
£57·30.
2
Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.
2
£57·30.
3
Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G.
3
£32·25.
4
Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—
4
i
if there is someone in receipt of an invalid care allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(3);
i
£41·55.
ii
if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.
ii
£83·10.
5
Carer Premium.
5
£24·40 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
6
Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.
6
£16·00 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.
SCHEDULE 12Jobseeker’s Allowance: Applicable Amounts of Persons in Residential Care and Nursing Homes
Part IProvisions in Schedule 3 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Residential care homes5
Subject to paragraphs 7 and 8, where the accommodation provided for the claimant is a residential care home for persons in need of personal care by virtue of—
a
past or present mental disorder but excluding mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £238·00 per week;
b
past or present drug or alcohol dependence, the appropriate amount shall be £238·00 per week;
c
mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £271·00 per week;
d
physical disablement, the appropriate amount shall be £308·00 per week;
e
any condition not falling within sub-paragraphs (a) to (d), the appropriate amount shall be £225·00 per week.
Nursing homes6
Subject to paragraphs 7 and 8, where the accommodation provided for the claimant is a nursing home for persons in need of personal care by virtue of—
a
past or present mental disorder but excluding mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £337·00 per week;
b
mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £343·00 per week;
c
past or present drug or alcohol dependence, the appropriate amount shall be £337·00 per week;
d
physical disablement, the appropriate amount shall be £379·00 per week;
e
terminal illness, the appropriate amount shall be £336·00 per week;
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any condition not falling within sub-paragraphs (a) to (e), the appropriate amount shall be £336·00 per week.
Personal allowances10
The allowance for personal expenses for the claimant and each member of his family referred to in paragraph 1(1)(b) shall be—
a
for the claimant £16·05, and if he has a partner, for his partner, £16·05;
b
for a young person aged 18, £15·25;
c
for a young person aged under 18 but over 16, £10·55;
d
for a child aged under 16 but over 11, £9·15;
e
for a child aged under 11, £6·25.
Part IIOther sums specified in Schedule 3 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations
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2(2)(b)(i) } increases for meals | daily £1·10 |
2(2)(b)(ii) } increases for meals | daily £1·55 |
2(2)(b)(iii) } increases for meals | daily £1·55 |
SCHEDULE 13Jobseeker’s Allowance: Applicable Amounts of Joint-Claim Couples where a Member is in a Residential Care or Nursing Home
Part IProvisions in Schedule 3A95 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Residential care homes6
Subject to paragraphs 8 and 9, where the accommodation provided for the relevant member is a residential care home for persons in need of personal care by virtue of—
a
past or present mental disorder but excluding mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £238·00 per week;
b
past or present drug or alcohol dependence, the appropriate amount shall be £238·00 per week;
c
mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £271·00 per week;
d
physical disablement, the appropriate amount shall be £308·00 per week;
e
any condition not falling within sub-paragraphs (a) to (d), the appropriate amount shall be £225·00 per week.
Nursing homes7
Subject to paragraphs 8 and 9, where the accommodation provided for the relevant member is a nursing home for persons in need of personal care by virtue of—
a
past or present mental disorder but excluding mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £337·00 per week;
b
mental handicap, the appropriate amount shall be £343·00 per week;
c
past or present drug or alcohol dependence, the appropriate amount shall be £337·00 per week;
d
physical disablement, the appropriate amount shall be £379·00 per week;
e
terminal illness, the appropriate amount shall be £336·00 per week;
f
any condition not falling within sub-paragraphs (a) to (e), the appropriate amount shall be £336·00 per week.
Personal allowances11
The allowance for personal expenses for the relevant member referred to in paragraph 2(b) shall be—
a
for the relevant member £16·05;
b
for the other member of the joint-claim couple, £16·05;
c
for a young person aged 18, £15·25;
d
for a young person aged under 18 but over 16, £10·55.
Part IIOther sums specified in Schedule 3A to the Jobseeker’s Allowance regulations
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3(2)(b)(i) } increases for meals | daily £1·10 |
3(2)(b)(ii) } increases for meals | daily £1·55 |
3(2)(b)(iii) } increases for meals | daily £1·55 |
SCHEDULE 14Jobseeker’s Allowance: Applicable Amounts in Special Cases
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SCHEDULE 15Jobseeker’s Allowance: Applicable Amounts of Joint-Claim Couples in Special Cases
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SCHEDULE 16Other applicable amounts specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations
Provisions in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations | Specified Sum |
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Regulation 145(1)100 | Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount. |
Regulation 146G(1)101 | Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount. |
Regulation 148(1)(a)(i) | 90 per cent. of the amount applicable or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount. |
Regulation 148(1)(b)(i)x | 90 per cent. of the amount of the allowance for personal expenses or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount. |
Regulation 148(1)(c)(i) | 98 per cent. of the applicable amount for persons in residential accommodation. |
Regulation 148(1)(d) | 90 per cent. of the applicable amount. |
Regulation 148A(1)(a)(i)102 | 90 per cent. of the amount applicable or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount. |
Regulation 148A(1)(b)(i) | 90 per cent. of the amount of the allowance for personal expenses or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount. |
Regulation 148A(1)(c) | 98 per cent. of the applicable amount for persons in residential accommodation. |
Regulation 148A(1)(d) | 90 per cent. of the applicable amount. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b) | Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a). |
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c) | Nil. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b) | Nil. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 9(1) | The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by the formula |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4) | £100,000. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a) | The alternative appropriate amount shall be calculated using the formula |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10) | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by the formula |
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2) and (3) | 5 per cent. |
(This note is not part of the Order.)