ESA contribution based. Could this be affected by my partner becoming self employed?

Butterfliess
Butterfliess Community Member Posts: 113 Contributor
edited March 2022 in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi,
I receive ESA contribution based and my partner currently works PAYE. My partner is due to switch jobs soon and is going to be self employed. I have been told this still does not effect my entitlement to my current ESA. Just wanted to double check if that was correct? 
I know that my partners income does not effect it currently as it’s contribution based but wondering if being self employed changes that?

Many Thanks ☺️

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    Self employed earnings are no different to PAYE, they both don't affect the amount of CB ESA you're entitled to because it's not means tested.
  • Butterfliess
    Butterfliess Community Member Posts: 113 Contributor
    @poppy123456

    Thank you for your reply, really appreciate it. 
    I thought that was the case but wanted to double check.  Thanks again ☺️

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