# The Social Security Benefits Up-rating and Miscellaneous Increases Regulations 1999, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
This instrument contains provisions to increase the amounts in respect of the earnings limit as a consequence of an order under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (up-rating of benefits). In addition, the amount of the increase provided for reflects the welfare to work initiative aimed at encouraging sick and disabled people to work if they can.
Regulation 2 raises from £2,496 to £3,016 a year the earnings limit which applies to unemployability supplement.
Regulation 3 raises from £48.00 to £58.00 a week the earnings limit which applies to incapacity for work.
Regulation 4 contains a revocation consequential upon the coming into force of these Regulations.
These Regulations do not impose any costs on business.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/862/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-benefits-up-rating-and-miscellaneous-increases-regulations-1999/note
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