Child Benefit

[greenlizard]

I am a but confused about child benefit. I have a son and I applied for child benefit even though I don't get anything as income over the threshold. I was advised i should do this as it would ensure my stamps were paid for the state pension (if it exists by the time I retire!). I have since had another child - do I need to apply for her also even though I still won't be eligible for any actual benefit?

Thanks

I think so... because it'll cover you for the youngest reaching 18.

Yes you do 😀

You only get ni credits until your youngest turns 13 so yes you should apply for baby but decline to receive payments.

I thought it was until your youngest turn 11 these days?

No it under 13

Yep, still need to apply x