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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a non-means-tested, non-contributory benefit in the United Kingdom introduced in 1992 and scheduled for phase-out between 2013 and 2016, in relation to adults only, for whom it is to be replaced by a new Personal Independence Payment.〔http://www.dwp.gov.uk/policy/disability/personal-independence-payment/〕 DLA can be claimed by a UK resident aged under 65 years who has personal care and/or mobility needs as a result of a mental or physical disability. It is tax free. ==Eligibility== DLA is restricted to people who fall into all of the in the following categories: * They must ordinarily be resident and present in the UK * They must meet the rules concerning age: typically they must be under 65 when they claim;〔Those over 65 with care needs should consider claiming Attendance Allowance instead.〕 the lower age limit depends on which component they are claiming * They must not be living in certain types of residential accommodation * They must have had a disability for at least 3 months, and expect it to continue for at least six more months * They must have care and/or mobility needs. Individuals can qualify for DLA whether or not they are working. Earnings do not affect the amount of DLA received. People who are terminally ill typically qualify for the highest rate of Care component of DLA under what is termed "special rules". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Disability Living Allowance」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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