EDLI Scheme

Q1. Whether Assurance benefit under EDLI Scheme is payable for death occurring after leaving the service?

No. Admissible only in case of death while in service.

 

Q2. To whom the EDLI benefit is payable?

EDLI benefit is payable to the persons eligible to receive the EPF dues.

Q3. Whether Assurance Benefit is payable to missing EPF member?

Payment of Assurance Benefit under EDLI Scheme 1976 is only available on the member’s death while in service to the nominees/legal heirs.

Q4. What is the maximum quantum of Assurance benefit?

Currently, the maximum assurance benefit is Rs.600,000/-.

Q5. Member can now check details of employment in multiple establishment using e-Passbook facility?

1. Visit EPFO Website

2. Click on e-Passbook on the right corner

3. Enter UAN, Password & Captcha

4. Click on Service History.