National Insurance Number - What is It? How To Apply.

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National Insurance Number

National Insurance Number (NINO) is a number made up of two letters, six digits and an optional letter issued to everyone born in the UK just before their birth day.

The National Insurance system is a fund created to provide protection to the unemployed, fund the National Health Service (NHS), as well as provide pension payments at retirement for all who qualify in the UK.

It is expected that all who are able to work make a National Insurance contribution towards this common fund.

NI is used to trace each individual’s contribution into this fund. It is also used as a reference number to the social security system in the UK.

If you must get jobs in the UK, you need an NI number. It is however not necessary to have a National Insurance number before starting work. Sadly, many employers insist on potential... http://insure.ucoz.com/news/national_insurance_hospital_list/2013-06-12-3342