Benefit Cap - What is the Benefit Cap?
The Benefit Cap is a limit to the total amount in some benefits that working-age people can get.
- Last reviewed 27 September 2024
What is the Benefit Cap?
The Benefit Cap is a limit to the total amount in some benefits that Being over 16 but under 66. See full definition people can receive, even if their full entitlement would otherwise be higher.
Applies to: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Administered by: Local Authorities for Housing Benefit claimants, Department of Work and Pensions for Universal Credit claimants.
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