contribution based ESA affected by partner?

Chris_P_2

Hi, I have seen this on the directgov website:
[FONT=&quot] Type of group[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Weekly amount[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] A single person in the Work Related Activity Group[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] up to £94.25[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] A single person in the Support Group[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] up to £99.85[/FONT]


This reads as though ESA is only paybale to a sinlge person?? I didnt think this was the case? Can someone claim contribution based ESA regardless of their partner

Cpt.Scarlet

Contribution Based ESA is paid to the individual and is not affected by any earnings or assets that a partner might have.

Income Releated ESA is paid to a couple and takes both their incomes and assets into account.