The Treasury started issuing these letters just over a year ago and is working with the DWP to correct any administration errors as quickly as possible
Hundreds of thousands of older women could receive a letter from HM Revenue and Customs this winter. The messages will inform many that their National Insurance record may contain missing periods of Home Responsibilities Protection .
Those affected by the error are expected to receive any back payments by the end of next year. The DWP has previously stated that those closest to the State Pension age in their 60s and 70s are being issued letters first. HMRC is using NI records to identify as many people as possible who might have been entitled to HRP between 1978 and 2010 and have no HRP on their NI record.
Using HRP tool Before starting the HRP check, you'll be asked if there are gaps in your National Insurance record. If you're unable to locate your National Insurance record online or don't know the answers to any of the questions, you can select 'Do not know' and you'll be guided on how to obtain this information.
The Home Responsibilities Protection can be transferred to you for any 'qualifying years' on your National Insurance record between April 1978 and April 2010, which will then be converted into National Insurance credits. However, if you were a married woman or a widow during any complete tax year, you are not eligible for HRP.
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