EPS-95: If you are a pensioner under the EPS-95 scheme and find it difficult to go out to submit your life certificate due to age or health issues, there’s some great news for you. With just a single phone call, a postal department representative will come to your home to assist you in submitting your life certificate. This means you can keep receiving your Pension without any interruptions, and you won’t have to travel.
For seniors who receive EPS-95 pensions and are unable to submit their life certificates for any reason, there’s no need to visit any offices anymore. Thanks to the postal department, this process can now be handled from the comfort of your home at no cost.
A postal worker will come to your home with just one call
EPS-95 pensioners who cannot submit their life certificate can simply call 033-22029000. A postal department employee will then visit their residence to assist with the life certificate submission process, and this service is completely free of charge.
Why is a life certificate important?
As per the EPS-95 regulations, every pensioner must submit a life certificate annually to continue receiving their pension. This certificate serves as proof that the recipient is alive and eligible to keep receiving their pension. If a life certificate is not submitted on time, it could lead to the suspension of pension payments.
What is a Digital Life Certificate?
Pensioners also have the option to submit a digital life certificate, known as “Jeevan Pramaan.” This digital document utilizes Aadhaar and biometric identification to confirm the pensioner’s existence. Once the Jeevan Pramaan is created, pensioners can download it using their identification proof.
When must the certificate be submitted?
Every EPS-95 pensioner is required to submit a new life certificate within one year from the date of their last life certificate or Jeevan Pramaan submission. Not adhering to this timeline may affect pension disbursements.
What is the amount of EPS-95 pension?
The minimum pension under the EPS-95 scheme is Rs 1,000 per month. This amount is applicable to the member pensioner, widow or widower, nominee, and dependent parents.The minimum pension for children is Rs 250 and for orphan pensioners, it is Rs 750 per month.
How much contribution goes into the pension fund?
The EPFO deducts pension contributions from an employee’s salary every month. This amount is 8.33% of the employee’s basic salary and dearness allowance (DA). However, the maximum limit is Rs 1,250 per month.
Elderly people will get facilities
This facility from the Postal Department will be especially helpful for elderly pensioners who, due to age, illness, or other reasons, are unable to travel to submit life certificates. Now, with just a phone call, their important work can be completed from home, and their pension will continue to be received without interruption.
