This handbook is free but you'll need to log in to view it. Why do I need to log in? Log in Create account Go to Expand all + Who can get universal credit Amount of benefit Step 1: capital Step 2: work out your maximum amount Standard allowance Additional elements Step 3: work out your earnings and how much can be ignored Step 4: work out your other income and how much can be ignored Step 5: calculate your total income Step 6: calculate your universal credit entitlement Claimant commitment Monthly assessment period ← Previous 16. Statutory adoption pay Next → Chapter 2: Claims, decisions and challenges
