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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.
Emergency maintenance - revenues and benefits

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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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