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Plain English definition

of

Means-tested contribution

from

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Source

https://www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/Browse/Informationandadvice/CareandSupportJargonBuster/#Means-tested%20contribution

If the council assesses your needs and finds you are entitled to care and support, it will then carry out a financial assessment. This is to work out how much you can afford to pay for the services you receive. The amount you pay is your means-tested contribution, based on how much money you have.

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