The Benefit Cap has been introduced by the Government to limit the maximum amount of benefit a family can receive.

How might this affect me?  

If you are a couple or have children your benefit cap is currently £384.62 per week including Housing Costs. 

If you are a single person with no children the Benefit Cap is £257.69 per week for those living outside of London. 

Does this include all of my current benefits?

The following benefits are included when calculating whether your household exceeds the cap: 

• Child Benefit  
• Child Tax Credit
• Employment and Support Allowance (except when in the support group)
• Housing Benefit
• Incapacity Benefit
• Income Support
• Job Seekers Allowance
• Maternity Allowance 
• Severe Disablement Allowance
• Universal Credit (unless you have an in-work exemption) 
• Widowed Parent’s Allowance ( Or Widowed Mother’s Allowance or Widow’s Pension if you started getting this before 9 April 2001) 
• Bereavement Allowance.

What do I need to do?

Click here for more information https://www.gov.uk/benefit-cap