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A new eligibility key card for 2026 is now available.
The Eligibility Keycard has been updated to reflect an increase in dependants' allowances for the civil means test:
Partner Allowance will increase to £237.25
Allowance for Child up to 15, or aged 16 and above will increase to £381.86
The dependants' allowances are based on income support rates which have increased by 3.8% from 6 April 2026.
The keycard and updated Means Assessment Guidance - April 2026 (for certificated work) are available on Civil legal aid: means testing - GOV.UK .
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