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Benefit cap

There’s a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to 64 can get. This is called the benefit cap.

How it affects residents

Which benefits it applies to, and how we work it out.

Exemptions and protection

If you get certain benefits, the benefit cap doesn't apply to you.
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