SCHEDULE 4Applicable amounts

PART IIIPremiums

Enhanced disability premium15

1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the condition is that the care component of disability living allowance is, or would, but for a suspension of benefit in accordance with regulations under section 113(2) of the Act or but for an abatement as a consequence of hospitalisation, be payable at the highest rate prescribed under section 72(3) of the Act in respect of—

a

the claimant; or

b

a member of the claimant’s family,

who is aged less than 60.

2

An enhanced disability premium shall not be applicable in respect of—

a

a claimant who—

i

is not a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, and

ii

is a patient within the meaning of regulation 25(11)(e) and has been for a period of more than 52 weeks; or

b

a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage where each member is a patient within the meaning of regulation 25(11)(e) and has been for a period of more than 52 weeks.