womens pensions

launat

I have heard mixed info. reg.married womens state pension.
Having left school in the 50s, starting work paying full NHI, up to having my children at age about 25. returning to work about 5 yrs.later paying married women contributions. I now receive £52.00 per wk. which is 60% of my husbands Pension. I have heard that it is possible for me to pay the difference and receive a full pension back dated.
Any advice would be welcome

margaretclare

Look at post #14 by Woodville, in the thread below this.

HTH

Margaret

EdInvestor

launat wrote: »

Having left school in the 50s, starting work paying full NI, up to having my children at age about 25

How many years did you work paying full NI? Was it more or less than 10?

What years were you at home with the kids, before or after 1978?If before 1978 you don't get HRP.

returning to work about 5 yrs.later paying married women contributions.

These years don't count.

Are there any years where you didn't pay the small stamp, either because not working or earning too little? If so how many?

launat

thank you for your reply. I left school 1954 worked full time till 1964.had children. then went back to work 1974 paying married womens NHI till I retired 2003

EdInvestor

It looks to me you can't benefit from this loophole as your child raising years are pre HRP and the other years are blocked by the MWC payments.So you'll be better off to stay as is on the 60%.