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Benefit Rates 2008

The annual benefits uprating takes effect from April 7th 2008. New rates will be:

Carer's Allowance

2007/08 rate (£) 2008/09 rate (£)
Carer's Allowance 48.65 50.55
     Dependents addition 29.05 30.20
     Earnings limit                                84.00 95.00

Income Support

2007/08 rate (£) 2008/09 rate (£)
Single person (25+)                59.15 60.50
Couple 92.80 94.95
Carer premium                                  27.15 27.75

Pension Credit

2007/8 rate (£) 2008/9 rate (£)
Single person 119.05 124.05
Couple 181.70 189.35
Carer addition                                   27.15 27.75

Disability Living Allowance

2007/8 rate (£) 2008/9 rate (£)
Care component
               Lower rate              17.10 17.75
               Middle rate 43.15 44.85
               Higher rate 64.50 67.00
Mobility component
               Lower rate 17.10 17.15
               Higher rate                         45.00 46.75

Attendance Allowance

2007/8 rate (£) 2008/9 rate (£)
Lower rate 43.15 44.85
Higher rate                                        64.50 67.00

2007/8 rate (£) 2008/9 rate (£)
State Retirement Pension (Cat A)      87.30 90.70

 


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