2006-09-06 13:10:18 · 17 answers · asked by n j 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
wait i wanna know to.... why do we pay national insurance, yeah i hear all u ppl shouting about state pension .. but how many of us ever live long enuff to get back what we paid in?? and what about ppl my age that have been paying in since we were 16 but wont even be entitled to a state pension by the time we reach retirement age?? are the government gonna compensate us for all our contributions??
2006-09-06 15:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by galaxygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National Insurance in the UK goes towards paying pensioners in their old age and hospital treatment you may need. How would you feel if hospitals turned you away saying that they were not going to treat you because you hadn't contributed? If you are earning a vast sum of money you do not need benefits. If you are not earning a lot then apply.
2006-09-06 20:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by keefer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pay National Insurance contributions (NICs) to build up your entitlement to certain social security benefits, including the State Pension. The type and level of NIC you pay depends on how much you earn and whether you’re employed or self employed. You stop paying NICs when you reach State Pension age.
2006-09-06 20:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by Bushwacker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cos everyone has to pay national insurance, unless they ARE on benefits. It's to pay for you if you ever get into a situation where you are so financially down that you have no choice but to be on benefit.
2006-09-06 20:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by JenJen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it is in the nature of taxation, that how it is generated has nothing to do with the way that it is applied. That is not absolutely true, however, with regard to NIC, where contributions often does affect benefits. It is becoming less true, however, under this 'benefits' loving government.
If you are an American, NIC is a UK thing.
2006-09-07 08:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of national insurance are you paying? To your country? The US doesn't have a national insurance. Maybe your employer is scamming you.'
2006-09-06 20:16:21 · answer #6 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National insurance????
2006-09-06 20:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by miketorse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What benefits are you on about. NI payments are also for pensions and if you have been refused pension you can complain. NI is not for hopping down the dole office and saying you are skint. Its not a bank.
2006-09-06 20:17:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
. . . someone has to pay for the extra street cleaners in Margate and around Waterloo Station, given the mess made every night by all those who can't claim benefit . . .
2006-09-06 20:21:54 · answer #9 · answered by Astra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not entitled to benefits, what are they taxing you on?, you can only get taxed NI if you are receiving money ?? ie wages or benefits....
2006-09-06 20:17:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋