How would living with a partner effect my benefit entitlement
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How would living with a partner effect my benefit entitlement ? I'm currently receiving esa and housing benefit so was wondering how having a partner to live with me if I decide to do so would effect my current benefits ? Ie the amount/percentage I would loose in income from esa and housing benefits ?
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We have a benefits calculator here where you could work out what you could be entitled to in different circumstances.Scope
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If it's contribution based you'll be find otherwise depending on their income you could lose it all
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It all depends on how much he earns.if he is on a low wage he might be better claiming universal credit as the main claimant, for uou both. housing benefit wouldnt change if he doesnt work as u will share a room otherwise its a % of his wage. Please be aware that HB & ESA are different departments, dont expect them to talk to each other. Make sure that you put in a change of circumstances form u can do it on the .gov website
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