Rates
Weekly rate during the assessment phase
The assessment phase rate is paid for the first 13 weeks of your claim while a decision is made on your capability for work through the Work Capability Assessment.
Age of claimant Weekly amount A single person aged under 25 up to £51.85 A single person aged 25 and over up to £65.45
Weekly rate during the main phase
The main phase starts from week 14 of your claim, if the Work Capability Assessment shows that your illness or disability does limit your ability to work.
Type of group Weekly amount A single person in the Work Related Activity Group up to £91.40 A single person in the Support Group up to £96.85 In most cases you will not get any money for the first three days of your claim. These are called 'waiting days'.
Depending on your circumstances you may be able to get more money if you get income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
You can only get extra money for your husband, wife or civil partner if you get income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
via direct.gov.uk
