Applicability in the UK: Examples of universal benefits in the UK include the State Pension and Child Benefit. These benefits are distributed to all qualifying individuals, irrespective of their income level.

Funding: Universal benefits are typically funded through general taxation, and eligibility is determined by meeting specific criteria such as age, family status, or other universal characteristics.

Simplicity: The administration of universal benefits is often simpler than means-tested benefits because there is no need to assess individual income or financial circumstances.