Summary
In order to comply with its obligations under section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the Department has undertaken an EQIA on proposals to abolish Class 2 National Insurance Contributions which will be brought forward in a National Insurance Contributions Bill in Westminster.
Documents
- Abolition of Class 2 National Insurance Contributions - New Eligibility Tests for Contributory Benefits and Maternity Allowance - Consultee Letter
- Abolition of Class 2 National Insurance Contributions - New Eligibility Tests for Contributory Benefits and Maternity Allowance - Equality Impact Assessment
Consultation description
It is anticipated that the Bill will:
- Abolish Class 2 National Insurance Contributions
- Introduce a new eligibility test for contributory benefits based on the payment of Class 4 National Insurance Contributions
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.