New guidance has been issued in relation to the uprating of:
- the housing cost non-dependant contribution is increased to £85.73.
- the higher work allowance is increased to £631, and the lower work allowance is increased to £379.
- the transitional SDP element is increased –
- for single claimants, to £132.12 if the limited capability for work-related activity (LCWRA) element is included and £313.79 if the LCWRA element is not included; and
- for joint claimants, to £445.91 if the higher SDP rate was payable or, where that does not apply, £132.12 if the LCWRA element is included for either of the claimants and £313.79 if the LCWRA element is not included for either of the claimants.
Also, increases to:
- the carer’s allowance weekly earnings limit increases to £139; and
- the national insurance lower and upper earnings limits remain at £123 per week and £967 per week respectively.
The new rates come into effect from the first day of the first assessment period which commences on or after 10 April 2023.
