Applicable amounts

The applicable amount is the amount of money the government believes you, your partner (if you have one) and your family (if applicable) need to meet your necessary weekly costs.

Premiums

 

Premium type Per week
Family premium - claimants with children £19.15
Family premium (lone parent) protected for certain claimants  £22.20
Disability premium for single claimant £42.50
Disability premium for a couple £60.60
Enhanced disability premium for single claimant £20.85
Enhanced disability premium for couple £29.75
Enhanced disability premium for child £32.20
Severe disability premium for single claimant £81.50
Severe disability premium for couple (one qualifies) £81.50
Severe disability premium for couple (both qualify) £163.00
Carer premium £45.60
Disabled child premium (for each child) £80.01