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State Pension and ESA National Insurance Contributions
nad1611
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Hello All.
I'm a bit confused, I always thought that N1 contributions were paid whilst in receipt of ESA. I get contribution based ESA.
I've looked at my N.I.Contributions on the Government Gateway HMRC site but since 2010 and all the ensuing years to date (on the National insurance record) that the years are not full and no contributions have been made?
I have the Home Protection prior to 2010.
Having said that when I look at my forecast it states I've paid in enough to get a full basic pension. I guess that's all that matters right?
I'm a bit confused, I always thought that N1 contributions were paid whilst in receipt of ESA. I get contribution based ESA.
I've looked at my N.I.Contributions on the Government Gateway HMRC site but since 2010 and all the ensuing years to date (on the National insurance record) that the years are not full and no contributions have been made?
I have the Home Protection prior to 2010.
Having said that when I look at my forecast it states I've paid in enough to get a full basic pension. I guess that's all that matters right?
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As long as it states you are entitled to the full amount then yes - I am assuming that you are only given the one figure on your forecast.
https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits/eligibility states that ESA qualifies for credits. The year in which I was receiving JSA is full with a split of credits (105 wks !) and employed contributions.0 -
basic pension.
The idea of a "basic state pension" belongs to the pre 2016 scheme.
You have obtained a new state pension forecast?
https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension
If so, what exactly does it say?
https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits/eligibility0 -
Yes I have seen the state pension forecast of £168.80 on the HMRC Government Gateway site, in my personal account. At present it is £153.60 with the forecast being what I'll get if I continue paying in for another four years.Thanks.
Oh yes didn't mean to use the word "basic" sorry.0 -
I'd be inclined to pursue this as the DWP do sometimes fail to notify HMRC about NI credits.
You want to be sure that your future four years NI credits do actually happen.Alice Holt Forest situated some 4 miles south of Farnham forms the most northerly gateway to the South Downs National Park.0 -
Yep seems sensible,thanks.0
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I'm on contributions-based ESA in the Support Group, my NI record shows:
2018-19 Full year
You have contributions from
National Insurance credits: 51 weeks
These may have been added to your record if you were ill/disabled, unemployed, caring for someone full-time or on jury service.
Are you Support Group or Working Group?Mortgage Free thanks to ill-health retirement0
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