# The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996, Regulation 86A: Applicable amounts for joint-claim couples


Except in the case of a joint-claim couple where regulation 86B (polygamous marriages) or 86C (special cases) ... ... applies, the applicable amount of a joint-claim couple who are jointly claiming a jobseeker’s allowance shall be the aggregate of such of the following amounts as may apply in their case—
(a) an amount in respect of the joint-claim couple determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1;
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c) the amount of any premiums which may be applicable to either or both members of the joint-claim couple, determined in accordance with Parts IVA and IVB of Schedule 1 (premiums); and
(d) any amounts determined in accordance with Schedule 2 (housing costs) which may be applicable to the joint-claim couple in respect of housing costs as prescribed in that Schedule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/207/regulation/86A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/jobseekers-allowance-regulations-1996/regulation-86A
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