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BENEFIT RATES - APRIL 2010 ENGLAND

The following schedule details the principle benefit levels which are available with effect from April 2010. All values are per week.

Basic State Retirement Pension
  Single
£97.65
  Non contributory
£58.50
Attendance Allowance
  Higher Rate
£71.40
  Lower Rate
£47.80
Pension Credit
  Standard Amount
£132.60
  Couple Standard Amount
£202.40
  Single Savings Credit Threshold
£98.40
  Single Savings Credit Maximum
£20.52
  Couples Savings Credit Threshold
£157.25
  Couples Savings Credit Maximum
£27.09
  Severe Disability Premium
£53.65
Local Authority
  Lower Capital Limit
£14,250
  Higher Capital Limit
£23,250
  Contribution Rate
£1 per £250
  Personal Allowance
£22.30
Capital Allowances (disregarded for Pension Credit)
  Living at home
£10,000
  Living in a care home
£10,000
Registered Nurse Care Contribution (in England)
  Flat rate of
£108.70
  And for those still on high band
£149.60
   
For Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland rates, simply call us on 0161 707 1107 or email enquiries@careaware.co.uk
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