If you retire early, you should ensure that you continue to pay PRSI contributions or get credited contributions to maintain your entitlement to a pension.
If you do retire early you should organise to continue your PRSI contributions so that your entitlement to an State Pension (Contributory) is maintained (see 'Credits' below).
He did. But looks like Dr Hearty agreed with Dr HaleCould he get a second opinion?
Thanks - then that seems to conflict with the information that I posted/referred to here?Hi Clubman - just to clarify - I worked for 37 years and paid full stamps all that time. I've never claimed any SW payment.
Credits and early retirement
If you are getting a Sate Pension (Transition) you will automatically be given credits. These credits will help maintain your entitlement to Treatment Benefit and can also help you to qualify for [broken link removed].
To the best of my knowledge he can sign for credits if he is looking for work. Nothing to stop him retiring and looking for another job, in theory, he could draw jobseekers benefit until it runs out and then sign for credits.
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