# The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015, Article 6: Universal credit


(1) A benefit known as universal credit is payable in accordance with this Part.
(2) Universal credit may, subject as follows, be awarded to—
(a) an individual who is not a member of a couple (a “single person”), or
(b) members of a couple jointly.
(3) An award of universal credit is, subject as follows, calculated by reference to—
(a) a standard allowance,
(b) an amount for responsibility for children or young persons,
(c) an amount for housing, and
(d) amounts for other particular needs or circumstances.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2015/9780111141236/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-welfare-reform-northern-ireland-order-2015/article-6
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