State Pension warning as some Brits nearing retirement may not be eligible for paymentsIt could have a bearing on how much money you receive after retiringView 3 Images You may not realise that you've not paid enough National Insurance to qualify for the State Pension (Image: Getty)Brits nearing retirement age have been cautioned that they may not be eligible for a full State Pension. National Insurance records can be boosted by purchasing voluntary Class 3 National Insurance contributions, though these can only be bought for the past six tax years. ‌State Pension ageThe State Pension age is set to start its ascent from 66 to 67 next year, with the hike expected to be fully in place for all men and women across the UK by 2028. Your State Pension age is the earliest age at which you can start getting your State Pension. You can check your State Pension age online here.