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There is a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to under State Pension age can get - benefits affected, benefit cap amount.

Benefits affected by the cap
The benefit cap is a limit on the total amount of benefit you can get. It…
When you're not affected
You’re not affected by the cap if you’re over State Pension age. If you’re…
When the benefit cap affects your Universal Credit payments
The benefit cap might not affect your Universal Credit payments for up to…
Help if you're affected by the benefit cap
Contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if you’re affected by…
Benefit cap amounts
The amount you get through the benefit cap depends on whether: you live…

Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.

How it works
You get Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who…
What you'll get
There are 2 Child Benefit rates. Who the allowance is for Rate (weekly)…
When and how it's paid
Child Benefit is usually paid every 4 weeks on a Monday or Tuesday. You…
Who can get Child Benefit
Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child. You normally qualify…
Make a claim
You can claim Child Benefit 48 hours after you’ve registered the birth of…
Make a change to your claim
You must report any change of circumstances to the Child Benefit Office.…
Get help with your claim
Contact the Child Benefit Office if you have any questions. If you…