Social Security Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security Benefits (Adjustment of Amounts and Thresholds) Regulations 2016. 2 These Regulations shall come into force for the purposes of— a this regulation, on 1st April 2016; b regulation 2, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 ; c regulation 3, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 ; d regulation 4, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 ; e regulation 5, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 4th April 2016, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “rent” has the same meaning as in the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 ; f regulation 6, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 4th April 2016, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “rent” has the same meaning as in the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 ; and g regulation 7, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 . Amendment of the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 2 1 The Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 are amended as follows. 2 In paragraph 15 of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III) in column (2) for “£116.00” in sub-paragraphs (2) , (2A) and (3) substitute “£122.70”. 3 In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£93.80” substitute “£94.50”; b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.55” substitute “£14.65”; c in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£129.00” substitute “£133.00”; d in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” substitute “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” respectively; e in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” substitute “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” respectively; f in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” substitute “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” respectively; and g in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” substitute “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” respectively. Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 3 1 The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 are amended as follows. 2 In Schedule 1 (applicable amounts)— a in paragraph 20 (weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III) in the column headed “Amount”— i for “£78.10”, “£116.00” and “£116.00” in sub-paragraph (2) substitute “£82.50”, “£122.70” and “£122.70” respectively; ii for “£116.00” in sub-paragraph (3) substitute “£122.70”; and iii for “£78.10” and “£116.00” in sub-paragraph (4) substitute “£82.50” and “£122.70” respectively; b in paragraph 20M (weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA) in the column headed “Amount” for “£116.00” in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) substitute “£122.70”. 3 In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£93.80” substitute “£94.50”; b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.55” substitute “£14.65”; c in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£129.00” substitute “£133.00”; d in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” substitute “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” respectively; e in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” substitute “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” respectively; f in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” substitute “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” respectively; and g in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” substitute “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” respectively. Amendment of the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 4 1 The State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 7 (savings credit) in paragraph (2) for “£126.50” and “£201.80” substitute “£133.82” and “£212.97” respectively. 3 In paragraph 14 of Schedule II (persons residing with the claimant)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£93.80” substitute “£94.50”; b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.55” substitute “£14.65”; c in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£129.00” substitute “£133.00”; d in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” substitute “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” respectively; e in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” substitute “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” respectively; f in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” substitute “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” respectively; and g in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” substitute “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” respectively. 4 In paragraph 1 of Schedule III (polygamous marriages)— a in sub-paragraph (5) for “£230.85” and “£79.65” substitute “£237.55” and “£81.95” respectively; and b in sub-paragraph (7) for “£201.80” substitute “£212.97”. Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 5 Regulation 74 (non-dependant deductions) of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 is amended as follows— a in paragraph (1)(a) for “£93.80” substitute “£94.50”; b in paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.55” substitute “£14.65”; c in paragraph (2)(a) for “£129.00” substitute “£133.00”; d in paragraph (2)(b) for “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” substitute “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” respectively; e in paragraph (2)(c) for “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” substitute “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” respectively; f in paragraph (2)(d) for “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” substitute “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” respectively; and g in paragraph (2)(e) for “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” substitute “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” respectively. Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 6 1 The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 55 (non-dependant deductions)— a in paragraph (1)(a) for “£93.80” substitute “£94.50”; b in paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.55” substitute “£14.65”; c in paragraph (2)(a) for “£129.00” substitute “£133.00”; d in paragraph (2)(b) for “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” substitute “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” respectively; e in paragraph (2)(c) for “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” substitute “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” respectively; f in paragraph (2)(d) for “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” substitute “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” respectively; and g in paragraph (2)(e) for “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” substitute “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” respectively. 3 In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) in column (2)— a for “£151.20” and “£166.05” in sub-paragraph (1) substitute “£155.60” and “£168.70” respectively; b for “£230.85” and “£248.30” in sub-paragraph (2) substitute “£237.55” and “£252.30” respectively; c for “£230.85” and “£79.65” in sub-paragraph (3) substitute “£237.55” and “£81.95” respectively; and d for “£248.30” and “£82.25” in sub-paragraph (4) substitute “£252.30” and “£83.60” respectively. Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 7 1 The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 are amended as follows. 2 In paragraph 11 of Schedule 4 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) in column (2)— a for “£49.05”, “£41.90” and “£78.10” in sub-paragraph (1)(a) substitute “£53.45”, “£46.30” and “£82.50” respectively; and b for “£86.95”, “£79.80” and “£116.00” in sub-paragraph (1)(b) substitute “£93.65”, “£86.50” and “£122.70” respectively. 3 In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£93.80” substitute “£94.50”; b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£14.55” substitute “£14.65”; c in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£129.00” substitute “£133.00”; d in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£129.00”, “£189.00” and “£33.40” substitute “£133.00”, “£195.00” and “£33.65” respectively; e in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£189.00”, “£246.00” and “£45.85” substitute “£195.00”, “£253.00” and “£46.20” respectively; f in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£246.00”, “£328.00” and “£75.05” substitute “£253.00”, “£338.00” and “£75.60” respectively; and g in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£328.00”, “£408.00” and “£85.45” substitute “£338.00”, “£420.00” and “£86.10” respectively. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Altmann Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions 25th February 2016