{"id":95255,"date":"2018-09-03T13:31:59","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T13:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=6b4adebd3680b7bd9950819641817dbc"},"modified":"2018-09-03T13:31:59","modified_gmt":"2018-09-03T13:31:59","slug":"press-release-secretary-of-state-urges-parents-not-to-miss-out-on-national-insurance-credits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=95255","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Secretary of State urges parents not to \u201cmiss out\u201d on National Insurance credits"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Esther McVey today urges parents with children under 12 to ensure they receive the valuable National Insurance credits which may improve their State Pension income.<\/p>\n

Some parents may inadvertently be missing out on retirement income to which they are entitled, the Secretary of State warned today. To ensure they receive National Insurance credits parents must submit a child benefit claim, even if they opt out of receiving any payments.<\/p>\n

Credits can help to fill gaps in National Insurance records, and help people to qualify for some contributory benefits including State Pension.<\/p>\n

The full new State Pension is \u00a3164.35 per week \u2013 or around \u00a38,500 a year \u2013 however, the actual amount you get depends on an individual\u2019s National Insurance record.<\/p>\n

Esther McVey, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions said:<\/p>\n

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I urge everyone to check their eligibility and apply for any credits for which they qualify and are entitled to. Don\u2019t miss out on potentially increased pay-outs from your future state pension.<\/p>\n

The State Pension is a foundation for retirement. If you are caring for a child or a relative then you may be eligible for National Insurance credits which will strengthen this foundation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

National Insurance credits aim to ensure that someone\u2019s State Pension is not affected if they are unable to work and pay National Insurance contributions.<\/p>\n

People who are in receipt of Child Benefit (even if they don\u2019t receive any payment), Carer\u2019s Allowance, Universal Credit, Jobseeker\u2019s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance and some other income replacement benefits receive National Insurance credits automatically.<\/p>\n

People in the following circumstances may be eligible to apply for NI credits:<\/p>\n