Dear Seniors,
What are the benefits under the EDLI Scheme? Please provide in detail what the nominees/dependents will receive as benefits after the death of the member. Additionally, could you explain the calculation that will be applied at that time under the EDLI Scheme.
Thank you.
From India, Pune
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4What are the benefits under the EDLI Scheme? Please provide in detail what the nominees/dependents will receive as benefits after the death of the member. Additionally, could you explain the calculation that will be applied at that time under the EDLI Scheme.
Thank you.
From India, Pune
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Sir,
EDLI is an insurance benefit paid to the PF members who die while in service. The benefit is linked to the provident fund amount credited, and the maximum benefit is restricted to Rs. 1,00,000/- if the employee worked with the same employer for less than 12 months. However, if an employee worked with the same employer for 12 months or more, he will be entitled to receive the benefits of the average wages for the last 12 months multiplied by 20. The maximum average wage can be Rs. 6500 only, so the maximum benefit would be Rs. 130,000/-. The benefit will be paid to the same nominees/legal heirs who are eligible to receive the provident fund amount of the deceased member.
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Pradheep
From India, Vellore
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EDLI is an insurance benefit paid to the PF members who die while in service. The benefit is linked to the provident fund amount credited, and the maximum benefit is restricted to Rs. 1,00,000/- if the employee worked with the same employer for less than 12 months. However, if an employee worked with the same employer for 12 months or more, he will be entitled to receive the benefits of the average wages for the last 12 months multiplied by 20. The maximum average wage can be Rs. 6500 only, so the maximum benefit would be Rs. 130,000/-. The benefit will be paid to the same nominees/legal heirs who are eligible to receive the provident fund amount of the deceased member.
Regards,
Pradheep
From India, Vellore
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Dear Sachin,
All employers to whom the Employee's Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 applies, have a statutory liability to contribute to Employee's Deposit Linked Insurance scheme, 1976 to provide the benefit of Life Insurance to all their employees. EDLI is an insurance benefit which is paid to the PF members who die while in service.
As per Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (Amendment) Scheme 2011
Method of calculation is as follows:
Higher of the below mentioned would be paid to the nominee of the deceased:
Payout to the nominee of the deceased would be higher if the average monthly wages drawn (subject to a maximum of INR 6500) during the 12 months preceding the month in which he died, multiplied by 20 times
OR
An amount, equal to the average balance in PF account of the deceased during preceding 12 months period.
If average balance is below Rs.50,000, Rs.50,000 is paid
If average balance is above Rs.50,000, in this case Rs.50,000 + 40% of the balance above Rs.50,000 subject to maximum of Rs.1,00,000 is paid
Maximum amount Payable is INR 130,000
Example:
Mr. Rao was working with ABC Ltd., died on 15th April 2011. His date of Joining was 1st April 2008 and his current basic salary was Rs 6500 per month. His average PF balance for the preceding 12 months was Rs.1,50,000.
Step-1: Calculation based on wages
12 month average pay = 6500
20 times of the same = 6500×20 = 1,30,000
Step-2: Calculation based on PF balance
Average balance in PF account = 1,50,000
Hence, 50,000 + (1,00,000×40%) = 90,000
Higher of the two i.e. Rs.1,30,000 is paid as benefit.
Regards,
Avinash K.
From India, Mumbai
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All employers to whom the Employee's Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 applies, have a statutory liability to contribute to Employee's Deposit Linked Insurance scheme, 1976 to provide the benefit of Life Insurance to all their employees. EDLI is an insurance benefit which is paid to the PF members who die while in service.
As per Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (Amendment) Scheme 2011
Method of calculation is as follows:
Higher of the below mentioned would be paid to the nominee of the deceased:
Payout to the nominee of the deceased would be higher if the average monthly wages drawn (subject to a maximum of INR 6500) during the 12 months preceding the month in which he died, multiplied by 20 times
OR
An amount, equal to the average balance in PF account of the deceased during preceding 12 months period.
If average balance is below Rs.50,000, Rs.50,000 is paid
If average balance is above Rs.50,000, in this case Rs.50,000 + 40% of the balance above Rs.50,000 subject to maximum of Rs.1,00,000 is paid
Maximum amount Payable is INR 130,000
Example:
Mr. Rao was working with ABC Ltd., died on 15th April 2011. His date of Joining was 1st April 2008 and his current basic salary was Rs 6500 per month. His average PF balance for the preceding 12 months was Rs.1,50,000.
Step-1: Calculation based on wages
12 month average pay = 6500
20 times of the same = 6500×20 = 1,30,000
Step-2: Calculation based on PF balance
Average balance in PF account = 1,50,000
Hence, 50,000 + (1,00,000×40%) = 90,000
Higher of the two i.e. Rs.1,30,000 is paid as benefit.
Regards,
Avinash K.
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Sachin,
Please refer to the thread at https://www.citehr.com/472707-calculation-edli-benefit-under-epf-scheme.html. There are many similar threads available on this site for your ready reference. Before posting such a query, it is advisable to conduct research by entering important keywords in the "Find Information" box located at the top of this page.
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From India, Kumbakonam
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Please refer to the thread at https://www.citehr.com/472707-calculation-edli-benefit-under-epf-scheme.html. There are many similar threads available on this site for your ready reference. Before posting such a query, it is advisable to conduct research by entering important keywords in the "Find Information" box located at the top of this page.
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From India, Kumbakonam
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Earlier, every EPF member had a life coverage of a minimum of Rs 150,000 and a maximum of Rs 600,000. But according to the latest EDLI amendment 2018, which was made on 15 February 2018, the minimum life coverage of EPF members has increased to Rs 250,000. This amendment will be in force for the next 2 years from 15 Feb 2018. It is good news for all EPF members.
From India, New Delhi
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Earlier, every EPF member had a life coverage of a minimum of Rs 150,000 and a maximum of Rs 600,000. However, according to the latest EDLI amendment 2018, which was made on 15 February 2018, the minimum life coverage of EPF members has increased to Rs 250,000. This amendment will be in force for the next 2 years from 15 Feb 2018. This is good news for all EPF members.
Jolly Gambhir
From India, New Delhi
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From India, New Delhi
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The EDLI scheme is again amended with maximum EDLI payment to 7,00,000/-
From India, Kochi
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The EDLI scheme provides free insurance coverage to an employee's family members in the event of his/her death during the term of active service.
EDLI automatically covers all employees who have an EPF account.
The employer pays the premium for the insurance, and the coverage amount is linked to the employee's PF contributions.
The coverage amount under the EDLI scheme can be up to a maximum of Rs. 7,00,000, and the minimum coverage amount is Rs. 2,50,000 in case of the death of the member during the service period.
This death can occur anytime and anywhere for the benefit to be claimed.
From India, New Delhi
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EDLI automatically covers all employees who have an EPF account.
The employer pays the premium for the insurance, and the coverage amount is linked to the employee's PF contributions.
The coverage amount under the EDLI scheme can be up to a maximum of Rs. 7,00,000, and the minimum coverage amount is Rs. 2,50,000 in case of the death of the member during the service period.
This death can occur anytime and anywhere for the benefit to be claimed.
From India, New Delhi
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