National Insurance Credits whilst on Universal Credit
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Timcar
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Hi everyone
I have a query regarding receiving NI Credits whilst on Universal Credit. I’ve had a continuous claim since December 2018 and was told I would receive National Insurance Credits whilst on UC. Looked into my gov.uk National Insurance contributions account and noticed I’ve not been awarded any credits for April 2019-2020. My UC claim has been continuous and I have contacted both Universal Credit and HMRC, who each say responsibility for awarding NI Credits lies with the other department-eg Universal Credit say take it up with HMRC, and vice versa.
Anxiety is reaching new heights, and just wondered if anyone has had any similar experiences, and how to proceed?
I have a query regarding receiving NI Credits whilst on Universal Credit. I’ve had a continuous claim since December 2018 and was told I would receive National Insurance Credits whilst on UC. Looked into my gov.uk National Insurance contributions account and noticed I’ve not been awarded any credits for April 2019-2020. My UC claim has been continuous and I have contacted both Universal Credit and HMRC, who each say responsibility for awarding NI Credits lies with the other department-eg Universal Credit say take it up with HMRC, and vice versa.
Anxiety is reaching new heights, and just wondered if anyone has had any similar experiences, and how to proceed?
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Any information at all would be greatly appreciated
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You should receive Class 3 NI credits while on a UC claim. As to who is supposed to do what in order for these to be applied I don't know. If you are completely stuck ask your MP to bang heads together.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Are you worried that you will end up with not enough N.I credits for a state pension?
I would write to hmrc in the first instance.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡 -
Hi woodbine and thanks for response.
I think the main reason I’m worried re the National Insurance Credits is that in my Gov.uk Personal Tax account there is absolutely nothing there at all-it simply states there is no information re National Insurance for the 2019-2020 year. There should be Credits there and a record that I’m in receipt of Universal Credit. The issue regarding State Pension is a slight worry but there are also concerns that maybe in the future I may need to apply for a contributions-based Benefit and be unable to because of an error on the part of the DWP and/or HMRC. I’ve communicated with both of these organisations and even though they acknowledge an error I feel I’m being told “Oops, sorry about that, can’t be bothered to help you with it though”. I know they are very busy, but a mere acknowledgement that they will sort it out at some point would be a start. -
Then perhaps calcotti's advice to involve your MP may help?2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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calcotti said:You should receive Class 3 NI credits while on a UC claim. As to who is supposed to do what in order for these to be applied I don't know. If you are completely stuck ask your MP to bang heads together.
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I think so, but someone from Scope is getting back to me tomorrow to clarify the procedure.
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Timcar said:..but there are also concerns that maybe in the future I may need to apply for a contributions-based Benefit and be unable to because of an error on the part of the DWP and/or HMRC.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Right many thanks calcotti
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@Timcar
Did you get anywhere with this? I am in a similar boat right now -
BeeGee1992 said:@Timcar
Did you get anywhere with this? I am in a similar boat right now
There are others in the same boat. All you can do is contact your local MP.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
I'm sorry to hear that @BeeGee1992 Would you feel comfortable getting your MP involved in this?
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