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


Except in the case of a joint-claim couple where regulation 86A or 86C (special cases) ... ... applies, the applicable amount of a joint-claim couple who are jointly claiming a jobseeker’s allowance where either or both members of that couple are members of a polygamous marriage, shall be the aggregate of such of the following amounts as may apply in their case—
(a) the highest amount applicable to a member of the joint-claim couple and one other member of that marriage determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 as if those members were a couple;
(b) an amount equal to the difference between the amounts specified in sub-paragraphs (3)(e) and (1)(e) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 in respect of each of the other members of the polygamous marriage who are members of that household;
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d) the amount of any premiums which may be applicable to a member of the joint-claim couple determined in accordance with Parts IVA and IVB of Schedule 1 (premiums); and
(e) 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/86B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/jobseekers-allowance-regulations-1996/regulation-86B
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