How your National Insurance record affects the amount of State Pension you get when you retire You may have to work longer to qualify for the full State Pension payment. 12:10, 27 MAY 2021 Updated If you choose to continue working you can boost your State Pension payment (Image: Getty Images) Get the latest on money saving tips and benefit changes straight to your inbox each week with our Record Money newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.