Specified Adult Childcare credits could be claimed by grandparents who have cared for the children of a relative. These credits could allow them to increase their state pension entitlement.
The National Insurance credits may be claimed by grandparents, or other family members, who have provided care for a child under 12.
This would usually be whilst their parent or main carer was working.
These credits are available from April 2011 when the scheme began.
An application must be made to receive the credits.
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Specified Adult Childcare credits work by transferring the National Insurance credit which comes with Child Benefit from the parent or carer of the child to a family member who provided care.
Therefore, the parent or carer must have claimed Child Benefit for there to be the possibility of transferring the associated National Insurance credit through Specified Adult Childcare credits.
Eligibility
There are certain criteria which must be met to claim Specified Adult Childcare credits.
How to apply
- The Specified Adult Childcare credits application form requires:
- The personal details of the applicant, which is the family member who provided for the child
- The child’s details and the periods of care
- The personal details of the child’s parent or main carer.
The child’s parent or main carer must agree to the application by countersigning the form.
