You may also get extra pension through State Second Pension.
If you are unable to pay NI contributions, or have not paid enough for any year because of caring responsibilities at home, you may be able to get HRP.
If you get Child Benefit in your name for a child under age 16, and you have told us your NI number, you will usually get HRP automatically.
If you spend at least 35 hours a week looking after someone who is claiming Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance at the middle or highest rate for personal care, or Constant Attendance Allowance, you may be able to get HRP.
If you get Income Support because you are caring for someone, you will usually get HRP automatically.
If you get Invalid Care Allowance you will get NI credits and will not usually need HRP.
HRP also helps protect bereavement benefits for your spouse.
If you are a woman, you cannot get HRP for any year you pay reduced NI contributions.
You can get more information from leaflet CF411 How to protect your state Retirement Pension if you are looking after someone at home. You can get this from your social security office.
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