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 working age 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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