National insurance credits

You are entitled to be credited with class 3 NI contributions for any week in which you are an approved foster carer.1s23A(2) and (3)(b) SSCBA 1992; regs 4 and 9 SS(CCPC) Regs These credits can help towards your retirement pension and some other benefits. You must apply to HMRC to be credited with these contributions.2Reg 9(a) SS(CCPC) Regs Apply online or print off Form CF411A at gov.uk after the end of the tax year and send it to HMRC with a letter of confirmation from your fostering agency or local authority.

 

1     s23A(2) and (3)(b) SSCBA 1992; regs 4 and 9 SS(CCPC) Regs »

2     Reg 9(a) SS(CCPC) Regs »