2677.This section contains the meanings of the expressions used in the rules in sections 671 to 674.
The “applicable amount” is the “age-related amount”, less some earnings and pension receipts. It is usually the level to which income is made up by income support.
A “contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance” is one based on the claimant’s Class 1 contributions in the two years before the year of claim.
An “income-based jobseeker’s allowance” is one based on the claimant’s income.
“Married couple” means a man and woman who are married to each other and are members of the same household.
“Unmarried couple” means a man and woman who are not married to each other but are living together as husband and wife.