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BENEFIT RATES - APRIL 2011 - England
The following schedule details the principle benefit
levels which are available with effect from April 2011. All values
are per week.
| Basic State Retirement Pension |
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Single |
£102.15 |
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Non contributory |
£61.20 |
| Attendance Allowance
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Higher Rate |
£73.60 |
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Lower Rate |
£49.30 |
| Pension Credit |
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Standard Amount |
£137.35 |
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Couple Standard Amount |
£209.70 |
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Single Savings Credit Threshold |
£103.15 |
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Single Savings Credit Maximum |
£20.52 |
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Couples Savings Credit Threshold |
£164.55 |
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Couples Savings Credit Maximum |
£27.09 |
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Severe Disability Premium |
£55.30 |
| Local Authority |
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Lower Capital Limit |
£14,250 |
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Higher Capital Limit |
£23,250 |
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Contribution Rate |
£1 per £250 |
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Personal Allowance |
£22.60 |
| Capital Allowances (disregarded for Pension Credit) |
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Living at home |
£10,000 |
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Living in a care home |
£10,000 |
| Registered Nurse Care Contribution (in England) |
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Flat rate of |
£108.70 |
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And for those still on high band |
£149.60 |
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For Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland rates, see our home page - current benefit rates.
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