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Sick-National Insurance Contributions
PoorAndPoorly
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Hello Money Saving Experts!
I am currently on long term sick after being employed full time for a year and as such my national insurance contributions are due to stop.
My question is, should I continue to pay National Insurance Contributions to continue earning credits towards my Old Age Pension when I retire? Even though I am living off my savings as I am not eligible for any benefits. I don't know how long it will be until I am able to work again.
If you think I should pay towards it, how would I go about doing this and how much is it likely to be?
Thank you
I am currently on long term sick after being employed full time for a year and as such my national insurance contributions are due to stop.
My question is, should I continue to pay National Insurance Contributions to continue earning credits towards my Old Age Pension when I retire? Even though I am living off my savings as I am not eligible for any benefits. I don't know how long it will be until I am able to work again.
If you think I should pay towards it, how would I go about doing this and how much is it likely to be?
Thank you
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How old are you, how many years contributions do you have, are you likely to receive benefits in the future ?
https://www.gov.uk/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions/who-can-pay-voluntary-contributions0 -
Are you sure that you do not qualify for credits?
Would you qualify for ESA if your savings were not too high?
https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits/eligibility0
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