PART 7 N.I. THE BENEFIT CAP

[F1 Relevant amount N.I.

80A.— (1) The relevant amount is determined by dividing the applicable annual limit by 12.

(2) The applicable annual limit is—

(a) £13,400 for a single claimant who is not responsible for a child or qualifying young person;

(b) £20,000 for—

(i) joint claimants;

(ii) a single claimant who is responsible for a child or qualifying young person.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Reg. 80A inserted (coming into force in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending Rule) by The Benefit Cap (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/375), regs. 1(3), 3(4)