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<p>We receive regular representations that receipt of Carer’s Allowance should not
affect other benefits. But the principle that available income reduces entitlement
to means-tested benefits is long-established, for example in income-based Jobseeker’s
Allowance (JSA(IB)), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA (IR)) and
Income Support.</p><p> </p><p>Universal Credit is a means-tested system of support,
and where an individual claims Universal Credit, their award is adjusted to take account
of other financial support that the claimant is already receiving – including earnings,
other income and benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Where claimants have income available to
help meet their everyday living costs, their entitlement to Universal Credit is adjusted
accordingly. This includes other benefits such as new style Jobseeker’s Allowance,
Employment and Support Allowance and Carer’s Allowance, which are taken into account
in full.</p><p> </p><p>There are no plans to change the treatment of Carer’s Allowance
in Universal Credit.</p><p /><p>Carers on a low income who provide care for at least
35 hours per week for a severely disabled person can get an additional amount, as
part of their Universal Credit award. Carers do not need to be claiming Carer’s Allowance
to be eligible for the additional amount for carers.</p><p> </p><p>The 2022/23 rate
for the carer addition in UC is £168.81 per calendar month.</p>
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