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 |
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For Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland rates, simply call us on 0161 707 1107 or email enquiries@careaware.co.uk
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